Explore the Family Name Algood
The meaning of Algood
Altered form of English Allgood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Algood in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Algood has subtly increased over a decade. In 2000, Algood was ranked 55,237, and by 2010, it had made a slight upward move to 55,121, showing an increase in rank by 0.21%. The number of people with the Algood surname also rose during this period, going from 348 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, which represents a 7.18% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals carrying the Algood surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #55,121 | 0.21% |
| Count | 348 | 373 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algood
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Algood surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Algoods identifying as White decreased from 78.74% in 2000 to 70.51% in 2010, a 10.45% drop. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases. The Hispanic Algood population grew by 52.85%, moving from 3.16% to 4.83%, and the Black Algood community expanded by 30.01%, increasing from 17.53% to 22.79%. No individuals bearing the Algood name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.74% | 70.51% | -10.45% |
| Black | 17.53% | 22.79% | 30.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.83% | 52.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |