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

Midgyett, 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 Midgyett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Midgyett in America

Midgyett is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Midgyett surname appeared 129 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 Midgyett.

The history of the last name Midgyett

The surname Midgyett is of English origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Midgehall in Staffordshire, England. The name Midgehall is derived from the Old English words "mydge" meaning "middle" and "halh" meaning "hollow" or "nook," suggesting that the village was located in a middle hollow or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Midgyett can be found in the Staffordshire Parish Records from 1592, where a John Midgyett is mentioned. It is likely that this John Midgyett was born in or near the village of Midgehall and took on the name as a locational surname.

In the 17th century, variations of the surname such as Midgett, Midget, and Midgeley began to appear in various records across England. These different spellings were common during that time due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and the lack of standardized spelling.

One notable individual with the surname Midgyett was William Midgyett, a merchant and trader who lived in London in the late 17th century. Records show that he was involved in the import and export of goods, particularly with the American colonies.

Another figure of historical significance was Elizabeth Midgyett, a midwife who practiced in the village of Midgehall in the early 18th century. Her name appears in several parish records, indicating her importance in the local community.

In the 19th century, the surname Midgyett began to spread beyond England as individuals with this name immigrated to other parts of the world. For instance, James Midgyett (1823-1901) was an early settler in Australia, arriving in the colony of New South Wales in the 1840s.

Another notable bearer of the Midgyett name was Charles Midgyett (1865-1942), an American architect who designed several notable buildings in the state of Ohio, including the Akron Civic Theater and the First Congregational Church of Hudson.

While the surname Midgyett is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its English origins in the village of Midgehall. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, midwives, settlers, and architects, leaving their mark on the communities in which they lived.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Midgyett

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

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 Midgyett 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.

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

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