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

Jiggetts, 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 Jiggetts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jiggetts in America

Jiggetts is the 28023rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jiggetts surname appeared 855 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 Jiggetts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jiggetts 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 Jiggetts

The surname Jiggetts originates from England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "giccian," meaning "to hiccup or sob." The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a speech impediment or a distinctive way of speaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Gloucestershire, where a John Jiggetts was mentioned in 1587. The name also appears in the historical records of Somerset, with Thomas Jiggetts being documented in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name Jiggetts was found in various parts of England, including Wiltshire, where William Jiggetts was born in 1632. The variant spelling "Jiggats" was also used during this period, as evidenced by the birth record of Robert Jiggats in Dorset in 1674.

An interesting historical figure with the surname Jiggetts was Samuel Jiggetts (1687-1754), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by aristocrats and royalty during his lifetime.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Jiggetts (1732-1804), a prolific author from Yorkshire. She wrote several novels and plays, contributing to the literary landscape of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name Jiggetts appeared in various locations across England. John Jiggetts (1812-1879) was a successful businessman from Lancashire, known for his textile mills and philanthropic endeavors.

The historical records also reveal a connection between the name Jiggetts and the village of Jiggetts Green in Buckinghamshire. It is believed that some families with this surname may have originated from or resided in this area.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jiggetts include:

• Henry Jiggetts (1845-1923), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.
• Margaret Jiggetts (1878-1964), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in education.
• William Jiggetts (1902-1987), a decorated military officer who served in both World Wars.

While the surname Jiggetts may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history and connection to various regions and notable figures throughout England's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jiggetts

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

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

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