Explore the Family Name Algire
The meaning of Algire
1. Variant of Allgire, a surname of German origin (see Allgeier and Allgeyer). 2. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Algire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Algire saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Algire ranked 123,314 in terms of popularity with a count of 129 carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 139,228 and the count decreased to 120. This equates to a decline of approximately 12.91% in rank and a decrease of 6.98% in the total count. The proportion of people with the surname Algire per 100k also fell by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #139,228 | -12.91% |
| Count | 129 | 120 | -6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algire
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the Algire surname was of White ethnicity, though their proportion decreased from 89.15% to 82.5%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a significant increase, going from 3.88% in 2000 to 7.5% in 2010, marking a change of 93.3%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 5.43% in 2000 to 9.17% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the category of Two or More Races remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.15% | 82.5% | -7.46% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 9.17% | 68.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.88% | 7.5% | 93.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |