2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Madgwick
An English toponymic surname derived from the place name Madgwick in West Sussex.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Madgwick. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Madgwick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Madgwick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Madgwick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Madgwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Madgwick
The surname Madgwick is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to a homestead or village called "Madgewic" or a similar variation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Madegewic." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a valuable record of landowners and tenants across England at the time.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various records with spellings such as "Madgewyk" and "Madgewyk." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and scribal variations common during that period.
One notable figure bearing the Madgwick surname was John Madgwick, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial property in the county of Wiltshire.
During the 16th century, the surname continued to spread across various regions of England. Thomas Madgwick, born in 1547, was a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire.
In the 17th century, the Madgwick family had established roots in the county of Sussex. William Madgwick, born in 1621, was a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Petworth, where he owned several acres of land.
The 18th century saw the emergence of notable figures such as James Madgwick, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden, completed in 1795.
Moving into the 19th century, the Madgwick surname gained further prominence with individuals like Robert Madgwick, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist born in 1818. He established several successful businesses and was known for his charitable contributions to local communities.
Throughout history, the Madgwick surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, clergymen, farmers, architects, and industrialists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Madgwick
Among Census respondents with the surname Madgwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Madgwick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Madgwick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Madgwick
Madgwick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 158 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 158 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,412 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Madgwick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #148,665 | -1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 111 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Madgwick bearers went from 112 to 111 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #148,665.
FAQ
Madgwick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Madgwick?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Madgwick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Madgwick?
Madgwick ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Madgwick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Madgwick.
Has Madgwick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Madgwick went from 112 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Madgwick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Madgwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Madgwick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Madgwick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Black (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Madgwick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Madgwick mean?
An English toponymic surname derived from the place name Madgwick in West Sussex. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Madgwick (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Madgwick?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Madgwick, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.