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

Heaggans, 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 Heaggans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heaggans in America

Heaggans is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heaggans surname appeared 187 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 Heaggans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heaggans 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 Heaggans

The surname HEAGGANS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. Its earliest known roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, where it was likely derived from the Old English words "heah" meaning "high" and "gangan" meaning "to go" or "to walk." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a high or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HEAGGANS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Heggans," "Heggens," and "Heyghans," reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that time.

As the name spread across England, it became associated with certain geographic locations. For instance, the village of Higham in Kent was once known as "Heghham," which may have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation. Similarly, the town of Heywood in Lancashire was originally called "Heghwode," potentially contributing to the name's evolution.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname HEAGGANS. One of the earliest recorded was Roger Heaggans, a landowner in Oxfordshire, who lived in the 13th century. In the 15th century, John Heaggans served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VI.

During the Tudor period, a prominent figure named William Heaggans (c. 1490-1556) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. He was known for his contributions to the field of ecclesiastical law and his involvement in the English Reformation.

In the 17th century, Sir Thomas Heaggans (1620-1689) was a successful merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1684 to 1685. He was instrumental in promoting trade between England and the American colonies.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Sarah Heaggans (1782-1867), a pioneering educator and philanthropist from Yorkshire. She founded several schools for underprivileged children and was a advocate for women's education during a time when it was not widely accepted.

While the surname HEAGGANS has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, reflecting the rich history and heritage of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heaggans

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

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

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