There are
1373
Claggetts in the USA
Claggett is the
19642nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Claggett

MaryClaggett

Mary Claggett was the first American woman to hold a high-ranking government position in the federal government, serving as the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives from 1807 to 1826.

ThomasJohn

Thomas John Claggett was the first Episcopal bishop consecrated in the United States and was the third Episcopal bishop of Maryland.

LucienClaggett

Lucien Claggett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York and served from 1845 to 1849.

EdwardClaggett

Edward Claggett was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1891 to 1910.

GeorgeClagett

George Clagett was a British clergyman and politician who served as the Dean of Exeter and Member of Parliament for Oxford University.

JohnWilliam

John William Claggett was an American football player who played as a fullback for the University of Arizona.

RuthClaggett

Ruth Claggett was an American artist known for her illustrations and paintings inspired by nature and wildlife.

SarahClaggett

Sarah Claggett was an American author and poet known for her works that focused on nature and the natural world.

FrederickClaggett

Frederick Claggett was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the Member of Parliament for Essex County.

JamesClaggett

James Claggett was an Australian rugby league player who played as a halfback for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Claggett Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Claggett originated from an English surname Claget, which is a variant of Clagg. The name Clagg is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'clæcga,' which means 'bag' or 'satchel.' The surname Claggett likely referred to someone who made or sold bags or satchels.
Geographic DistributionThe name Claggett is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname Claggett include Claggitt and Clagget.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname Claggett are not well-documented. However, it is likely that Claggetts in the United States can trace their ancestry back to English immigrants who arrived during the colonial period or later.