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

Igo, 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 Igo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igo in America

Igo is the 17851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igo surname appeared 1,567 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 Igo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igo 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 Igo

The surname Igo is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "igg" or "ig," which referred to an island or a low-lying meadow. It first appeared in records in the 13th century, primarily concentrated in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Igo can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Richard de Igge is mentioned as residing in the village of Bray, Berkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who resided near or on an island or low-lying meadow.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have undergone some variations in spelling, with records showing variants such as Igge, Iggo, and Yggo. This was common during the Middle Ages, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

Historically, the Igo surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Sir William Igo (c. 1460-1534), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1514 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including funding the construction of a grammar school in his hometown of Berkhamsted.

Another notable bearer of the Igo surname was John Igo (1595-1670), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire. He was a renowned theologian and authored several works on religious subjects.

In the 18th century, we find mention of James Igo (1725-1802), a successful businessman and landowner from Wiltshire. He amassed a considerable fortune through his involvement in the wool trade and invested in various properties across the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Thomas Igo (1817-1891) was a prominent architect from Yorkshire, best known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region. His most notable design was the Church of St. Peter in Leeds, which was completed in 1854.

Finally, in the early 20th century, we have Elizabeth Igo (1891-1972), a British author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories. She is particularly remembered for her work in promoting women's rights and advocating for equal opportunities in the literary world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igo

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

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

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