Explore the Family Name Jiggetts
The meaning of Jiggetts
Probably an altered form of English Checketts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jiggetts in the United States?
The surname Jiggetts showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,099th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 28,023rd on the list – a change of 3.7%. The number of people with the surname also increased during this decade, with the count going from 767 individuals in 2000 to 855 in 2010, marking an 11.47% growth rate. The proportion of Jiggetts per 100,000 people also increased slightly, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #28,023 | 3.7% |
| Count | 767 | 855 | 11.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jiggetts
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provided insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Jiggetts surname. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.09% in 2000 to 92.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, which jumped from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. A smaller growth was also seen in those identifying as White, increasing from 1.56% to 1.64% over the same period. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (1.17%) began identifying as Hispanic. However, there were no individuals with the surname Jiggetts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.09% | 92.87% | -3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 3.51% | 125% |
| White | 1.56% | 1.64% | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |