Explore the Family Name Meggitt
The meaning of Meggitt
English: variant of Meggett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meggitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Meggitt" has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492 in terms of prevalence among all U.S. surnames, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 70,403 – a drop of 7.5%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 1.77%, from 283 in 2000 to 278 in 2010. The proportion of people named Meggitt per 100,000 in the population decreased by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #70,403 | -7.5% |
| Count | 283 | 278 | -1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meggitt
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes for individuals with the Meggitt surname. In 2000, nearly all (97.53%) identified as White, but this figure fell by 3.37% to 94.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races appeared in the data by 2010, making up 2.52% of people with the surname. A small proportion (2.16%) also identified as Hispanic by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 94.24% | -3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |