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

Feggans, 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 Feggans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feggans in America

Feggans is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feggans surname appeared 205 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 Feggans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feggans 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 Feggans

The surname Feggans is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "feccan," which means "to fetch" or "to bring." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a messenger or courier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Feggans surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard Feggans from Oxfordshire. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the 13th century.

Interestingly, the Feggans surname is also closely related to the place name "Feckenham," a village in Worcestershire. It is possible that some bearers of the Feggans name may have originated from or had connections to this area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Feggans surname. One such person was John Feggans (1647-1722), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Andover in the late 17th century.

Another prominent figure was William Feggans (1713-1801), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He rose to the rank of Captain and was involved in several significant naval battles of the time.

In the realm of literature, James Feggans (1834-1904) was a Scottish poet and writer known for his works exploring themes of rural life and nature. His collection of poems, "Rustic Rhymes," published in 1875, gained widespread acclaim.

Moving into the 20th century, James Feggans (1902-1987) was a renowned British architect who made significant contributions to the reconstruction efforts in London following World War II. His designs, which incorporated modern and traditional elements, helped shape the city's post-war architectural landscape.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Robert Feggans (1926-2011), a distinguished British academic and author who specialized in medieval studies. His extensive research on medieval literature and culture earned him recognition as a leading scholar in his field.

While the Feggans surname may not be among the most common today, its rich history and connections to various notable individuals throughout the centuries make it a fascinating subject of study for onomatologists and genealogists alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feggans

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

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 Feggans 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 Feggans 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 Feggans was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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