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

Fugitt, 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 Fugitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fugitt in America

Fugitt is the 20529th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fugitt surname appeared 1,292 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 Fugitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fugitt 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 Fugitt

The surname Fugitt is believed to have originated from the Normandy region of France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "fugie," meaning "flight" or "to flee." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had fled from their place of origin, perhaps during times of war or unrest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fugitt appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Fugit," indicating that it was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name Fugitt began appearing in various English parish records and court documents. Some notable examples include Robert Fugitt, a landowner in Oxfordshire in 1247, and William Fugitt, who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights in Suffolk in 1283.

As the name spread across England, it also took on different spellings, such as Fugett, Fugget, and Fugat. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 16th century, the Fugitt family established roots in the county of Gloucestershire, where they were known as prominent landowners and farmers. One notable member of this branch was John Fugitt (1512-1578), who served as a local magistrate and played a role in the English Reformation under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Moving into the 17th century, the Fugitt name can be found in various historical records, including the passenger lists of ships bound for the American colonies. One such person was Thomas Fugitt (1635-1712), who settled in Virginia and became a successful tobacco planter.

Other notable individuals with the surname Fugitt throughout history include:

1. Sarah Fugitt (1762-1842), an early pioneer and settler in the Ohio Territory.
2. James Fugitt (1788-1867), a soldier who fought in the War of 1812 and later became a prominent farmer and landowner in Missouri.
3. William Fugitt (1826-1901), a Union Army veteran who served in the American Civil War and later became a respected judge in Illinois.
4. Emily Fugitt (1874-1946), an educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in the southern United States.
5. Charles Fugitt (1906-1985), a renowned architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture in the mid-20th century.

Overall, the surname Fugitt has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and continents, with roots tracing back to medieval France and a connection to the concept of fleeing or seeking refuge.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fugitt

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

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

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