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

Suggs, 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 Suggs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suggs in America

Suggs is the 2652nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suggs surname appeared 13,585 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Suggs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suggs 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 Suggs

The surname Suggs has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Sugga," which was a diminutive form of the name "Sug" or "Suge." The name is thought to be related to the Old English word "sugu," meaning "hog" or "pig."

The earliest recorded instance of the name Suggs can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named "Sugga" in the county of Norfolk.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Sugge," "Sugges," and "Sugg." One notable example is John Sugge, a merchant from the city of London who was mentioned in records from the year 1275.

In the 14th century, the name Suggs was associated with several place names in England, including Sugg's Farm in Oxfordshire and Suggs Barn in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Suggs who owned or resided in those locations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Suggs was William Suggs, born around 1415 in Warwickshire, England. He served as a soldier during the Wars of the Roses and fought in the Battle of Towton in 1461.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Suggs, born in 1532 in Somerset, England. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a church in her hometown.

In the 17th century, the name Suggs gained further recognition with the birth of Sir Thomas Suggs (1620-1692), a wealthy merchant and member of the East India Company. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes between England and India.

During the 18th century, the Suggs family established themselves in the county of Gloucestershire, where they were known for their involvement in agriculture and local politics. One prominent member was John Suggs (1745-1821), who served as the mayor of Gloucester from 1799 to 1801.

In the 19th century, the name Suggs was associated with the industrial revolution in England. James Suggs (1810-1876) was a successful textile manufacturer and entrepreneur who owned several mills in the city of Manchester.

Throughout history, the surname Suggs has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, merchants, landowners, politicians, and industrialists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the historical records of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suggs

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

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

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