Explore the Family Name Wigglesworth
The meaning of Wigglesworth
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Wigglesworth in North Yorkshire, recorded in Domesday Book as Winchelesuuorde, from the genitive case of the Old English byname Wincel meaning ‘child’ + Old English worth ‘enclosure’. History: Michael Wigglesworth (1631–1705), Puritan poet and preacher, was brought from Yorkshire to New England as a child in 1638. His first home was in Charlestown, MA; subsequently, he settled in New Haven, CT. From 1651 onward he was a fellow of Harvard College; in 1654 he was appointed minister at Malden, MA. His son and grandson, both named Edward were professors of divinity at Harvard.
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How common is the last name Wigglesworth in the United States?
The surname Wigglesworth, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,028th most popular, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 26,887th position, reflecting a change of 0.52%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 7.12% during this period, from 843 individuals to 903. However, the proportion of individuals with the Wigglesworth name per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,028 | #26,887 | 0.52% |
| Count | 843 | 903 | 7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wigglesworth
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the Wigglesworth surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, constituting 82.68% in 2000 and 82.28% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest growth, with an increase of 22.99% over the decade. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, accounting for 11.74% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 11.52% by 2010. The population of Wigglesworths identifying with two or more races also declined by 2.01%, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.68% | 82.28% | -0.48% |
| Black | 11.74% | 11.52% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.21% | 22.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.44% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |