Explore the Family Name Wragg
The meaning of Wragg
English (West Yorkshire and Derbyshire): 1. from the Old Norse (Old Danish) personal name Wraghi, of uncertain origin and meaning. 2. variant of Ragge, from Middle English ragge ‘scrap of cloth, flap (of a garment), rag’, perhaps for someone who wore tattered clothing or clothes ornamented with strips of fabric. Alternatively, ragge might have been a shortened form of Middle English ragged ‘tattered, shaggy’. Perhaps occasionally a habitational name from Rag Field in Wonersh (Surrey). The placename probably derives from Middle English ragge ‘moss, lichen’ (Old English ragge, a side-form of ragu). History: One of the leading figures in colonial Charlestown, SC, during the early 18th century was Samuel Wragg (1714–77), who was made a baron for his services to the colony and the crown; as a Loyalist, he was banished from the colony in 1777.
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How common is the last name Wragg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wragg" has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Wragg was ranked at 34,711 with a count of 616 individuals carrying that name. This equated to a proportion of approximately 0.23 people per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,646 and the count also decreased to 591, which represented about 0.2 people per 100,000. This change in rank and count resulted in an overall decrease of 8.46% and 4.06% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #37,646 | -8.46% |
| Count | 616 | 591 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wragg
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Wragg". In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (60.71%), followed by Black (35.23%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.95%) or claimed two or more races (1.46%). Notably, there were no reported instances of the name among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were slight increases in those identifying as White (61.59%), Hispanic (2.88%), and those claiming two or more races (1.52%). However, the proportion identifying as Black dropped to 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.71% | 61.59% | 1.45% |
| Black | 35.23% | 33.33% | -5.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.88% | 47.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.52% | 4.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |