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

Pigatt, 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 Pigatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pigatt in America

Pigatt is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pigatt surname appeared 170 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 Pigatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pigatt 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 Pigatt

The surname Pigatt has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "pic," meaning a pickaxe or a pointed tool used for breaking up hard ground. It is possible that the name originally referred to an occupation or trade, likely referring to someone who worked with a pickaxe or was a miner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pigatt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Picgat." This historical manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, documented landowners and their holdings throughout England.

In the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled "Pigot" and "Pygot." These variations likely arose due to regional pronunciation differences and the evolution of the English language over time.

One notable individual with the surname Pigatt was Sir John Pigatt, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1472.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Pigatt, born in 1587 in Nottinghamshire. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Pigatt was also found in the village of Pigatt's Green, located in Staffordshire. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the Pigatt family had established a presence in the area.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Pigatt name was Elizabeth Pigatt, born in 1712 in Lincolnshire. She was a renowned painter and portraitist, whose works were highly regarded during her lifetime.

Another individual of note was James Pigatt, born in 1756 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent industrialist and played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Pigatt surname continued to be documented in various records and historical accounts, reflecting the family's enduring presence and contributions across different parts of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pigatt

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

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

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