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

Stagg, 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 Stagg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stagg in America

Stagg is the 9783rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stagg surname appeared 3,312 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Stagg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stagg 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 Stagg

The surname Stagg is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "stagga," which means "stag" or "male deer." This suggests that the name was likely first given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who exhibited characteristics reminiscent of a stag, such as strength, agility, or perhaps even an association with hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stagg can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a Robert le Stagge is mentioned. The use of the Norman-French prefix "le" further indicates the name's English origins and its establishment as a hereditary surname during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Stagg surname appeared in various forms, including Stagge, Stag, and Stagges, as evidenced by records from Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. This variation in spelling was common during this period due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

The Stagg surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was William Stagg, a prominent merchant and citizen of London, who served as the city's Sheriff in 1431. Another notable figure was John Stagg, a 16th-century Member of Parliament for Aylesbury and a significant landowner in Buckinghamshire.

In the 17th century, the Stagg family had a strong presence in the Midlands region of England. One member, Thomas Stagg (1638-1708), was a prosperous ironmonger and civic leader in Birmingham, serving as the town's Bailiff in 1687. His son, John Stagg (1670-1739), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the Birmingham community.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable Stagg family in Lincolnshire. John Stagg (1745-1819) was a respected landowner and agriculturalist who played a significant role in improving farming practices in the region. His grandson, also named John Stagg (1810-1884), continued the family's agricultural legacy and became a respected breeder of Lincolnshire sheep.

During the 19th century, the Stagg surname gained prominence in various fields, including literature and the arts. One notable figure was Robert Augustus Stagg (1853-1936), an English writer and artist known for his illustrations and etchings of rural landscapes.

These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence and significance of the Stagg surname throughout English history, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages and a connection to the natural world through the symbolic association with the stag.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stagg

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

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

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