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

Figgers, 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 Figgers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figgers in America

Figgers is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figgers surname appeared 289 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 Figgers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figgers 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 Figgers

The surname FIGGERS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "figere," which means "a fig peddler" or someone who sold figs. This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or a nickname given to someone who traded or sold figs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FIGGERS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1177, where a person named Willelmus Figere is mentioned. This document provides evidence that the name was in use as early as the 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name FIGGERS appeared in various records across different counties in England. For instance, in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, there is a reference to a man named Richard le Fygere. The use of the prefix "le" before the name indicates that it was a descriptive surname related to an occupation or personal characteristic.

In the 14th century, the surname FIGGERS appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. A notable individual from this time was John Figger, who was recorded as a taxpayer in the village of Bromsgrove in 1327.

During the 16th century, the name FIGGERS was found in various parish records and court documents across England. One notable individual from this period was William Figgers, who was born in 1542 in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, the surname FIGGERS appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. A notable individual from this time was John Figgers, who was born in 1631 and served as a member of the local town council.

Throughout history, the FIGGERS surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, landowners, and local officials. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation related to fig trading, it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figgers

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

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

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