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

Haggins, 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 Haggins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haggins in America

Haggins is the 17080th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haggins surname appeared 1,662 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Haggins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haggins 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 Haggins

The surname Haggins is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "haga," meaning "dweller by the hedge or hedge-enclosure." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a hedged area or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haggins can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Richard Haggen was listed. This spelling variation likely emerged from the same linguistic source as the modern Haggins. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings such as Hagyn, Haggen, and Haggin before settling into its current form.

The Haggins name is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in areas like Yorkshire and Lancashire. For instance, the village of Haggerston in Northumberland was once known as "Hagridesham" in the 12th century, indicating a possible connection to the name's origins.

Notable individuals who bore the Haggins surname include Sir John Haggins (c. 1550-1615), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Aylesbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another significant figure was William Haggins (1632-1690), a prominent merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia, who played a role in the establishment of the Virginia colony.

In the literary world, the name is associated with the 19th-century English poet and playwright, Mary Haggins (1810-1875), whose works focused on themes of love and nature. Additionally, Thomas Haggins (1788-1856), an English architect and surveyor, left his mark on several notable buildings in London during the Georgian era.

The surname Haggins has also been documented in various historical records, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and court documents, providing insights into the lives and movements of individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries. While the name may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the hedged enclosures of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haggins

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

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

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