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

Figgins, 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 Figgins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figgins in America

Figgins is the 16041st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figgins surname appeared 1,808 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Figgins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figgins 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 Figgins

The surname Figgins is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Fyggyn, which was a diminutive form of the name Fyge. This name ultimately stems from the Old English word "fic" or "figa," meaning "fig."

Figgins first appeared in the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in counties like Cheshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire. Historical records indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as Figgings, Figgins, or Fyggins during this era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Figgins surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like record from 1273, where a certain John Figgyn is mentioned. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327 list a Thomas Fyggyns.

In the 14th century, the Figgins surname appeared in several manorial records and tax rolls across various English counties. For example, the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1379 mention a Willelmus Fyggyns.

A notable early bearer of the Figgins surname was John Figgins, who was born in Staffordshire around 1520. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure with the Figgins surname was Robert Figgins, born in Lancashire in 1612. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 17th century, the Figgins surname can be found in various parish records and court documents throughout England. For instance, the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Lichfield, Staffordshire, record the baptism of a Thomas Figgins in 1635.

One of the most notable Figgins in history was Vincent Figgins, born in Oxfordshire in 1766. He was a pioneering horticulturist and botanist who introduced several new plant species to England and authored numerous works on gardening and agriculture.

In the 19th century, the Figgins surname was particularly prevalent in the Midlands and Northern regions of England. One famous bearer of the name during this period was Samuel Figgins, a celebrated artist born in Manchester in 1819, known for his landscapes and portraits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figgins

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

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

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