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

Filgo, 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 Filgo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filgo in America

Filgo is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filgo surname appeared 139 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 Filgo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filgo 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 Filgo

The surname FILGO is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "fil" meaning "to file or polish" and "go" meaning "to go or proceed." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving filing or polishing materials such as metal or wood.

The earliest known record of the FILGO surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. In 1273, a William Filgo was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, an ancient census-like record of landowners and tenants.

During the medieval period, the FILGO name appeared in various spellings, including Fylgo, Filgho, and Filgowe, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping of the time. The surname was particularly prevalent in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Northumberland.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the FILGO surname was John Filgo, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of York in the late 15th century. Records show that he served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1492.

In the 16th century, the FILGO name was associated with the village of Filgo near Pickering, North Yorkshire. This village likely took its name from the surname, indicating that the family had established roots in the area.

Another notable FILGO was Robert Filgo, a renowned clockmaker who lived in London during the 17th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time. Robert Filgo was born in 1620 and passed away in 1692.

During the 18th century, the FILGO surname spread beyond England, with some bearers emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was William Filgo, who settled in Virginia in 1732 and became a prosperous tobacco farmer.

In the 19th century, Thomas Filgo (1812-1890) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder in the city of Bristol, England. He designed and constructed several notable buildings, including the Bristol Athenaeum and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Throughout history, the FILGO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including craftsmen, merchants, farmers, and professionals. While not a widespread surname, it has maintained a presence in England and other parts of the English-speaking world for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filgo

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

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

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