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

Giggetts, 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 Giggetts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giggetts in America

Giggetts is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giggetts surname appeared 170 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 Giggetts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giggetts 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 Giggetts

The surname Giggetts has its origins in England, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gyggan," meaning "to sway or rock," which may have been used as a nickname for someone who walked with a swaying gait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, dated 1273, where a Richard Giggett is mentioned as a resident of Brampton. The spelling variations during this time included Giggot, Giggat, and Gygget.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various tax rolls and legal documents across the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. This suggests that the surname was concentrated in the East Anglian region of England.

The Giggetts surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, William Giggetts (c. 1520 – 1589) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Saffron Walden, Essex. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds for the establishment of a free grammar school in the town.

Another prominent figure was John Giggetts (1671 – 1735), a renowned clockmaker from London. He was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces, which were prized by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

In the 18th century, Thomas Giggetts (1733 – 1811) was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire. He played an active role in local affairs and served as a churchwarden for several years.

The 19th century saw the rise of Samuel Giggetts (1800 – 1871), a influential industrialist and entrepreneur from Birmingham. He was a pioneer in the manufacturing of brass and copper products, and his company, Giggetts & Sons, became one of the leading suppliers to the British Navy.

More recently, Sir Edward Giggetts (1919 – 2003) was a distinguished diplomat and civil servant who served as the British Ambassador to several countries, including Italy and Spain, in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the Giggetts surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in various regions of England, with individuals making significant contributions in fields ranging from commerce and industry to public service and clockmaking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giggetts

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

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

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