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

Stiggers, 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 Stiggers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stiggers in America

Stiggers is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stiggers surname appeared 383 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 Stiggers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stiggers 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 Stiggers

The surname Stiggers has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have emerged from the village of Stiggers, located in the county of Derbyshire. The name is derived from the Old English words "stig" meaning "a path" and "gara" meaning "a triangular piece of land," suggesting the name may have been initially associated with an individual who resided near a particular pathway or triangular plot of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stiggers can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, where a William Stiggers was christened in 1598. The nearby village of Stiggersley, once known as "Stiggerslegh," may also have contributed to the evolution of this surname.

In the 17th century, the Stiggers surname appears in various historical documents, such as the Hearth Tax records of 1662, which list a John Stiggers as a resident of the village of Ashover, Derbyshire. The name is also mentioned in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, a census-like document that recorded those who pledged allegiance to the Protestant religion during the English Civil War.

One notable figure bearing the Stiggers surname was Richard Stiggers (1692-1768), a prominent landowner and magistrate from Derbyshire. He served as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1741 and was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.

In the 18th century, the name Stiggers spread beyond Derbyshire, with records indicating individuals with this surname residing in neighboring counties such as Staffordshire and Cheshire. For instance, a Thomas Stiggers (1726-1801) was a respected clockmaker and watchmaker from the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

Another individual of note was Sarah Stiggers (1760-1828), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Cheshire. Her extensive collection of botanical specimens and comprehensive writings on the flora of the region earned her recognition among the scientific community of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Stiggers surname continued to be found across various parts of England, with some individuals also migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the distinct geographical location and linguistic roots of the Derbyshire region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stiggers

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

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

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