Explore the Family Name Midgett
The meaning of Midgett
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Midgett in the United States?
The surname "Midgett" has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade, as per data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 10,242nd and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 10,880th, indicating a decrease of 6.23%. However, the number of people bearing this surname has risen marginally from 2,889 in 2000 to 2,930 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.42%. The proportion of the population with the Midgett surname per 100,000 people also declined by 7.48% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,242 | #10,880 | -6.23% |
| Count | 2,889 | 2,930 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 0.99 | -7.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Midgett
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Midgett", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse mix. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 79.82% in 2000 to 79.93% in 2010. There's been a significant rise in the Hispanic segment, which jumped 61.84% from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. The representation of the American Indian and Alaskan Native community also saw growth of 41.67%. Conversely, the Black community witnessed a decrease of 7.31%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a drop of 9.52%. Those identifying with two or more races increased marginally from 1.32% to 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.82% | 79.93% | 0.14% |
| Black | 16.68% | 15.46% | -7.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.46% | 61.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.43% | 8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.38% | -9.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.34% | 41.67% |