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

Midgett, 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 Midgett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Midgett in America

Midgett is the 10880th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Midgett surname appeared 2,930 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Midgett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Midgett 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 Midgett

The surname Midgett has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "midd" and "geat," meaning "middle gate" or "central gate." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a central gate or entrance to a town or settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is recorded as "Midgat." This document was a survey of landholders in England commissioned by King Edward I. The spelling variations at the time included Midgat, Midgate, and Mydgate.

The Midgett surname is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, indicating its presence in that region during the 14th century. Additionally, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1397, a legal record of land transfers, further solidifying its English roots.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Midgett, born in Worcestershire around 1450. He was a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local governance of his community during the latter half of the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Midgett family established themselves in the village of Midgett, located in the county of Norfolk. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself and may have been a settlement established by members of the Midgett clan.

Sir William Midgett, born in 1580 in Norfolk, was a prominent figure during the reign of King James I. He served as a member of Parliament and was knighted for his services to the Crown in 1618.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Midgett, born in 1632 in Suffolk. She was a renowned author and poet, known for her work "A Collection of Virtuous Verses," published in 1670.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Midgett surname spread to other parts of England, as well as to the American colonies, where it was found in Virginia and the Carolinas.

In the 19th century, John Midgett (1812-1890), born in Norfolk, was a renowned explorer and naturalist. He led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made significant contributions to the study of plant and animal life in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Midgett

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

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

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