Explore the Family Name Algee

The meaning of Algee

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Algeo.

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How common is the last name Algee in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Algee experienced a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,809th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 65,244th position, representing a change of -25.93%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decline during this period, moving from a count of 377 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, marking a decrease of -19.36%. This brought down the proportion of people with the surname Algee per 100,000 residents from 0.14 to 0.1, showing a -28.57% shift.

20002010Change
Rank#51,809#65,244-25.93%
Count377304-19.36%
Proportion per 100k0.140.1-28.57%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algee

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Algee, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting insight. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White and carrying this surname decreased from 48.28% to 37.50%, which is a change of -22.33%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase, moving from 48.28% to 59.87%, indicating a 24.01% shift. No individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's noteworthy that the count for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both previously at 1.33% and 2.12% respectively in 2000, were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.

20002010Change
Black48.28%59.87%24.01%
White48.28%37.5%-22.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.33%0%0%
Two or More Races2.12%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%