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

Fugett, 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 Fugett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fugett in America

Fugett is the 24305th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fugett surname appeared 1,032 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 Fugett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fugett 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 Fugett

The surname Fugett originates from the northern regions of France, specifically Normandy, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fuguet," meaning a small hearth or fireplace. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a stoker or tended to fires.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this document, the name appears as "Fughet," indicating its Norman origins and presence in England following the Norman Conquest.

During the 12th century, the name Fugett was associated with a prominent family in the village of Fugettville, located in the Normandy region of France. This village likely took its name from the Fugett family, who may have been landowners or prominent figures in the area.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Jean Fugett (1320-1387) was a respected scholar and philosopher at the University of Paris. His writings on medieval philosophy and theology were widely influential during his time.

Another historical figure bearing the name Fugett was Sir William Fugett (1475-1542), a British military commander who served under King Henry VIII during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. He was known for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, the Fugett name gained recognition through the work of the poet and playwright, Elizabeth Fugett (1625-1679). Her collection of sonnets and tragic plays earned her acclaim in literary circles throughout England.

The name Fugett has also been associated with various place names throughout Europe, such as Fugettville in Normandy, Fugettshire in England, and Fugettburg in Germany. These locations likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Fugett surname who were prominent in those areas.

Throughout history, the Fugett surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Fuguet, Fugitt, Fugget, and Fughett, reflecting regional dialects and language influences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fugett

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

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

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