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

Hadgu, 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 Hadgu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadgu in America

Hadgu is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadgu surname appeared 186 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 Hadgu.

The history of the last name Hadgu

The surname HADGU originates from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old English words "hæd," meaning "height" or "stature," and "gu," a contraction of the word "gu-mann," meaning "warrior" or "man of war." Consequently, HADGU likely referred to a tall or imposing warrior or soldier.

Early recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hadgu" and "Hædgu," indicating variations in spelling during that era.

One notable bearer of the name was Hadgu of Mercia, a prominent Anglo-Saxon noble and landowner who lived in the 9th century. He was recorded as owning significant estates in the counties of Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

In the 11th century, a man named Hadgu the Younger was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons. He was described as a skilled warrior who fought alongside King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Hadgue" and "Haggou." A notable figure from this period was Sir Hadgu de Wynston, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) under the leadership of King Louis IX of France.

In the 15th century, a historical figure named John Hadgu (1422-1487) was a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Oxford. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Sir Thomas Hadgu (1578-1641), an English politician and member of parliament who played a significant role in the English Civil War. He supported the Parliamentarian cause and was a close advisor to Oliver Cromwell.

Throughout its history, the surname HADGU has maintained a strong connection to its Anglo-Saxon roots, reflecting the legacy of tall, formidable warriors and notable individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadgu

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

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 Hadgu 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.

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

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