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

Meggers, 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 Meggers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meggers in America

Meggers is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meggers surname appeared 297 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 Meggers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meggers 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 Meggers

The surname MEGGERS is believed to have originated in the region of Westphalia, Germany, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "megger," which referred to a person who was a maker or seller of swords or other bladed weapons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MEGGERS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Westphalia, dating back to the 13th century. In this codex, a certain "Henricus Megger" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Soest.

In the 14th century, the MEGGERS name appears in the records of the city of Cologne, where a family of sword makers and merchants bearing this surname had established a prominent presence. One notable member of this family was Hans MEGGERS (c. 1340-1412), a master swordsmith renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship.

As the MEGGERS family expanded and members migrated to other parts of Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as MEGGER, MEGGERT, and MEGGERTS. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was recorded as MEGGERS in the archives of the city of Amsterdam.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Johann MEGGERS (1567-1638), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. His published works, which included treatises on theology and philosophy, helped to further establish the MEGGERS name in academic circles.

In the 18th century, a MEGGERS family from the Rhineland region of Germany emigrated to the British colonies in North America, where they contributed to the early development of the iron and steel industries. One member of this family, Christian MEGGERS (1724-1802), was a respected blacksmith and blade maker in Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the surname MEGGERS has been associated with various occupations related to metalworking, such as blacksmiths, sword makers, and cutlers. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark in various regions of Europe and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meggers

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

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

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