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

Figg, 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 Figg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figg in America

Figg is the 22173rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figg surname appeared 1,165 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 Figg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figg 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 Figg

The surname FIGG is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ficce" or "fic," which was used to refer to a fig tree or a small fig.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1199, where a person named William Figg is listed as a landowner. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer and provide valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals during that time period.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms such as Fygge, Figge, and Figg, reflecting the various spellings used in medieval times. The earliest known bearer of the name was Thomas Figge, who was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I.

The name FIGG is often associated with certain place names, particularly in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, where it is believed to have originated. For instance, the village of Figg's Marsh in Suffolk may have derived its name from an early bearer of the surname.

Among the notable individuals with the surname FIGG throughout history are:

1. James Figg (1684-1734), an English bare-knuckle boxer and instructor who is considered one of the pioneers of the sport in Britain.
2. Robert Figg (c. 1670-1725), an English carpenter and builder who was active in the early 18th century and worked on various projects in London.
3. John Figg (1616-1660), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works during the 17th century.
4. William Figg (fl. 1590s), an English printer and publisher who was active in London during the late 16th century.
5. Elizabeth Figg (c. 1620-1680), an English woman who was accused of witchcraft and tried during the infamous Matthew Hopkins witchcraft trials in the 1640s.

While the surname FIGG may have been more prevalent in certain regions of England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and can be found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figg

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

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

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