2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Midgyett
A variant spelling of the Scottish surname Midgett, a locational name for someone from the Midgeholme region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Midgyett. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Midgyett surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Midgyett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Midgyett, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and White (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Midgyett
Among Census respondents with the surname Midgyett, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and White (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Midgyett bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Midgyett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.9% · 93
- Two or more races9.3% · 10
- White2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Midgyett
Midgyett appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-22 bearers (-17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,260 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-17.1%) | Down 20,260 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Midgyett surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #151,639 | -15.4% |
| Count | 129 | 107 | -17.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Midgyett bearers went from 129 to 107 (-17.1% change). The surname moved down 20,260 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #151,639.
FAQ
Midgyett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Midgyett?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Midgyett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Midgyett?
Midgyett ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Midgyett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Midgyett.
Has Midgyett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Midgyett went from 129 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 22 (-17.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Midgyett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Midgyett, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and White (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Midgyett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Midgyett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.9%), Two or More Races (9.3%), White (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Midgyett (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Midgyett mean?
A variant spelling of the Scottish surname Midgett, a locational name for someone from the Midgeholme region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Midgyett (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Midgyett?
You can see how common the surname Midgyett is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.