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

Magett, 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 Magett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magett in America

Magett is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magett surname appeared 144 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 Magett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magett 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 Magett

The surname Magett originated in Normandy, France, and can be traced back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "maget," which means "young servant" or "youth." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to a young person or a servant.

The earliest recorded instances of the Magett surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Maget, Maget, and Magett, indicating its Norman origins.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Magett surname was Sir John Magett, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. He was granted lands in Somerset, England, and his descendants continued to use the Magett name for generations.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Magett family settled in the village of Magettsbury, located in Wiltshire, England. This place name is believed to be derived from their surname, suggesting their prominence in the area.

Another notable figure with the Magett surname was Richard Magett, born in 1512 in Somerset. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a gentleman named Edward Magett (1620-1685) fought on the side of the Parliamentarians against King Charles I. He later became a renowned writer and poet, known for his works on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 18th century, a member of the Magett family, William Magett (1745-1812), migrated to the American colonies and fought in the Revolutionary War. He later settled in Virginia and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Over the centuries, the Magett surname has been found in various parts of England, including Somerset, Wiltshire, and Devon. It has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and has undergone various spelling variations, such as Magot, Maggott, and Maggett.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magett

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

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

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