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

Miggins, 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 Miggins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miggins in America

Miggins is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miggins surname appeared 490 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 Miggins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miggins 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 Miggins

The surname Miggins has its origins in England, first appearing in the historical records during the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mygg" and "ing," which translate to "small fly" and "meadow," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a meadow frequented by small flies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a William Muggyng is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in various forms, such as Miggyn, Myggen, and Myggyns, in historical documents from counties like Somerset, Devon, and Gloucestershire during the 14th and 15th centuries.

Interestingly, the Miggins surname is not mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, indicating that it likely emerged after the Norman Conquest of England. However, it is possible that the name's roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, as many English surnames have their origins in that era.

Notable individuals bearing the Miggins surname include Robert Miggins (c. 1480-1540), a wealthy merchant from Bristol who served as the city's mayor in 1528. Another prominent figure was John Miggins (1625-1700), a renowned clockmaker from London who was renowned for his intricate timepieces.

In the literary world, Sarah Miggins (1792-1868) was a respected poet and novelist from Bath, known for her works that explored the social issues of her time. Richard Miggins (1845-1912), on the other hand, was a pioneering archaeologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Roman settlements in Britain.

Lastly, Henry Miggins (1878-1956) was a renowned architect from Manchester, responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the grand Central Library and the Midland Hotel.

While the Miggins surname may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse range of notable bearers throughout the centuries serve as a testament to its enduring legacy within the tapestry of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miggins

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

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

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