2000
#9,754
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,058
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.13
Rare Last name
Duggins
Derived from the Middle English personal name "Duggan," which is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "dark" or "swarthy."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,448 Americans carry the last name Duggins. That puts it at #10,197 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.01 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 99,407 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duggins surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Duggins with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 99,407
Census rank
#10,197
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,007 bearers of the surname Duggins in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.01 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10197th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duggins, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Black (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duggins
The surname Duggins is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Duggins in Warwickshire, which was recorded in historical records as "Dugingis" in 1327. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old English personal name Duging, meaning "the son of Duga."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Duggins surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, where a person named Robert Duggins is mentioned. Another notable early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1384, which lists a William Duggyns among the landowners of the time.
In the 16th century, the Duggins family was well-established in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. This is evidenced by the inclusion of several individuals bearing the name in the Muster Rolls of these counties from 1542 and 1569. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Duggins (1523-1589), a prosperous landowner and prominent member of the local gentry.
As the Duggins family grew and spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Duggen, Duggin, and Duggen. Some members of the family also adopted the spelling Duggan, which is more commonly associated with the Irish variant of the name.
In the 17th century, the Duggins surname can be found in various parish records and tax rolls, particularly in the areas around Warwickshire and Worcestershire. One notable individual from this period was John Duggins (1632-1701), a respected clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over 40 years.
As the centuries progressed, members of the Duggins family continued to leave their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, William Duggins (1715-1783) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Academy of Arts. Another prominent figure was Sarah Duggins (1767-1841), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Birmingham.
The 19th century saw the Duggins family spread further across England and into other parts of the British Isles. One notable figure from this period was John Duggins (1812-1891), a successful industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Sheffield.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duggins
Among Census respondents with the surname Duggins, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Black (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Duggins bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duggins surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.5% · 2,240
- Black or African American17.4% · 523
- Two or more races3.5% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duggins
Duggins appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,352
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,112
+54 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 1.05
Rank movement Down 598 places
2020
#10,197
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,007
-105 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 1.01
Rank movement Up 155 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,754 | 3,058 | 1.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,352 | 3,112 | 1.05 | +54 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 598 places |
| 2020 | #10,197 | 3,007 | 1.01 | -105 bearers (-3.4%) | Up 155 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duggins surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,352 | #10,197 | 1.5% |
| Count | 3,112 | 3,007 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.05 | 1.01 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duggins bearers went from 3,112 to 3,007 (-3.4% change). The surname moved up 155 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,352 to #10,197.
FAQ
Duggins surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duggins?
Name Census estimates that about 3,448 living Americans carry the surname Duggins. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 99,407 residents.
How common is Duggins?
Duggins ranks #10,197 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.01 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,007 people with the surname Duggins. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,448), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.01 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.01 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Duggins.
Has Duggins become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duggins went from 3,112 recorded bearers to 3,007. That is a decrease of 105 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,352 to #10,197.
What does the Census say about the background of Duggins?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duggins, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Black (17.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duggins in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.5% (2,240 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duggins appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.5%), Black (17.4%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duggins (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duggins mean?
Derived from the Middle English personal name "Duggan," which is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "dark" or "swarthy." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duggins (1.01 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Duggins?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Duggins on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.