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

Siggers, 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 Siggers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siggers in America

Siggers is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siggers surname appeared 924 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 Siggers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siggers 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 Siggers

The surname SIGGERS is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, derived from the Old English word 'sigge', meaning a maker or seller of rye bread.

During the Middle Ages, the name was prevalent in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries reveal several variations in spelling, such as Syggere, Siggere, and Syggare.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, compiled in 1273, where a certain John Syggere is mentioned. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301 record a Thomas Siggere as a taxpayer.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the influential Paston family of Norfolk. A letter dated 1472 mentions a John Siggers, who was involved in a dispute over land.

Nottinghamshire also has a strong connection to the SIGGERS surname. The parish records of Bingham, a town in the county, contain numerous entries for families bearing this name, dating back to the 16th century. One notable figure was Thomas Siggers, born in 1592, who served as the town's constable in the early 1600s.

Moving into the 17th century, the SIGGERS name gained prominence in Yorkshire. In 1642, during the English Civil War, a certain William Siggers fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was present at the Battle of Marston Moor.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Siggers, born in 1712 in the village of Easton, Lincolnshire. Her diary, which chronicled life in rural England during the 18th century, has been preserved and provides valuable insights into the customs and traditions of the time.

As the SIGGERS name spread across England, it also found its way into various place names. For instance, Siggers Lane in the town of Swinton, Yorkshire, is believed to have derived its name from a family residing in the area during the Middle Ages.

Throughout history, the SIGGERS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, soldiers, and scholars. While not as prominent as some other English surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siggers

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

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

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