2000
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 151
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Giggetts
A variant of the surname Geddes, derived from a nickname or personal name of unknown meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 200 Americans carry the last name Giggetts. That puts it at #108,494 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,713,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giggetts surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
200
1 in 1,713,772
Census rank
#108,494
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
174
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 174 bearers of the surname Giggetts in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 108494th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giggetts, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giggetts
Among Census respondents with the surname Giggetts, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Giggetts bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Giggetts surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.8% · 151
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 7
- Two or more races4.0% · 7
- White3.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giggetts
Giggetts appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#105,079
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
+19 bearers (+12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 3,655 places
2020
#108,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
+4 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 3,415 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,734 | 151 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #105,079 | 170 | 0.06 | +19 bearers (+12.6%) | Up 3,655 places |
| 2020 | #108,494 | 174 | 0.06 | +4 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 3,415 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Giggetts surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,079 | #108,494 | -3.2% |
| Count | 170 | 174 | 2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giggetts bearers went from 170 to 174 (+2.4% change). The surname moved down 3,415 positions in the national ranking, going from #105,079 to #108,494.
FAQ
Giggetts surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giggetts?
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the surname Giggetts. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,713,772 residents.
How common is Giggetts?
Giggetts ranks #108,494 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 174 people with the surname Giggetts. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (200), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Giggetts.
Has Giggetts become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giggetts went from 170 recorded bearers to 174. That is an increase of 4 (+2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #105,079 to #108,494.
What does the Census say about the background of Giggetts?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giggetts, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Giggetts in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (151 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giggetts appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.8%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Giggetts (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Giggetts mean?
A variant of the surname Geddes, derived from a nickname or personal name of unknown meaning. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Giggetts (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Giggetts?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.