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

Maggitt, 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 Maggitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maggitt in America

Maggitt is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maggitt surname appeared 193 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 Maggitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maggitt 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 Maggitt

The surname MAGGITT has its origins in medieval England, emerging sometime during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'magge' and 'hytt', which collectively translate to 'small dwelling'. This suggests that the name was initially used to identify someone who lived in a modest abode or cottage.

The earliest recorded instance of the MAGGITT surname can be traced back to the village of Maggitsbury in Gloucestershire. Historical records indicate that a landed family by the name of Maggitt resided in this area during the late 13th century. Several members of this family were documented in local tax rolls and property deeds from that era.

One notable figure bearing the MAGGITT surname was Sir William Maggitt, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). Historical accounts mention his bravery at the Battle of Crécy in 1346, where he was knighted on the field for his valiant service.

Another individual of significance was John Maggitt, a wealthy wool merchant from Yorkshire who lived during the late 15th century. His successful business ventures allowed him to acquire substantial land holdings and establish a prominent family estate in the town of Maggittville, which was later renamed Bradfield.

In the 16th century, the MAGGITT name appeared in several parish records and court documents across various counties in England, including Norfolk, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. One such record from 1589 mentions a Richard Maggitt, a landowner and magistrate from the village of Maggittington.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Colonel Thomas Maggitt is documented as having fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. His military exploits during this conflict are detailed in several contemporary accounts and historical narratives.

The MAGGITT surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Britain, such as Maggittham in Kent, Maggittsford in Cheshire, and Maggittsby in Lincolnshire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the MAGGITT surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maggitt

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

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

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