Find out how popular the last name Feagins is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Feagins.

Feagins, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Feagins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feagins in America

Feagins is the 26630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feagins surname appeared 915 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Feagins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feagins to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Feagins

The surname Feagins is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the name Figgons or Figgins, which itself is derived from the Old English name Ficca or Fycca.

The earliest known record of the name Feagins dates back to the 13th century, where it was spelled as Fegges. This spelling appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1243, indicating that the name was present in that region during that time.

Some historians suggest that the name Feagins may have been influenced by the Old English word "fægen," which meant "glad" or "joyful." This could indicate that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a cheerful or joyful demeanor.

In the 14th century, the name Feagins appeared in various forms, such as Fygon and Fygyn, in records from counties like Shropshire and Warwickshire. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Feagins was John Feagins, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1520. He was a landowner and farmer who lived during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Feagins, born in 1648 in Worcestershire. He was a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in the wool trade between England and the Netherlands during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Feagins appears to have been particularly prevalent in the county of Staffordshire. One example is Thomas Feagins, born in 1724, who was a respected blacksmith and metalworker in the town of Stafford.

Edward Feagins, born in 1780 in Shropshire, was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the region during the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Sarah Feagins, born in 1815 in Warwickshire. She was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for underprivileged children in her local community, paving the way for increased access to education during the Victorian era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feagins

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Feagins.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Feagins was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Feagins has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Feagins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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