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

Tiggs, 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 Tiggs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiggs in America

Tiggs is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiggs surname appeared 758 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 Tiggs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiggs 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 Tiggs

The surname "Tiggs" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tig," which referred to a small settlement or hamlet. This suggests that the name initially identified individuals who hailed from a particular hamlet or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Tiggs" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1190, where a person named Willelmus Tiggs is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, indicating that the name had already gained recognition by that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Tigges," "Tygges," and "Tygge," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. These different spellings are believed to be derived from the same Old English root word.

An early notable bearer of the surname was Sir John Tiggs, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and service to the Crown were recognized, and his descendants continued to use the surname in subsequent generations.

In the 15th century, records show that the Tiggs family held land and property in the county of Essex, particularly in the vicinity of the town of Maldon. This suggests that the name may have had strong connections to that region.

Another prominent individual with the surname was William Tiggs, a merchant and alderman in the City of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs.

During the 17th century, the name "Tiggs" appeared in various parish records across England, indicating its widespread distribution. One notable example is Robert Tiggs, a clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex from 1625 to 1652.

In the 18th century, the Tiggs family continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire.

Throughout history, the surname "Tiggs" has been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiggs

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

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

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