Explore the Family Name Alligood
The meaning of Alligood
Altered form of French Legard. Compare Allegood and Ellegood. History: The Alligoods trace their origin to Thomas Alligood (also Elligood), who lived in the middle of the 17th century in Northampton County, VA. He was presumably the son of Elias Le Gard (in some sources his surname is misspelled Legarde), a Frenchman, believed by some to be a Huguenot, who arrived in James City, VA, in 1621.
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How common is the last name Alligood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Alligood surname slightly dropped from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,939 and in 2010, it went down to 15,052; a decrease of 0.76%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Alligood surname actually increased by 8.04%, from 1,816 people in 2000 to 1,962 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,939 | #15,052 | -0.76% |
| Count | 1,816 | 1,962 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alligood
The ethnicity of the Alligood surname saw some significant changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White decreased by 1.40% yet still made up the majority at 93.99%. The Hispanic population experienced the most growth, increasing by 202.27%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, going from 0.33% to 0.41%. There was a significant increase (79.80%) in those identifying as two or more races. However, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased by 11.57% and 28.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 93.99% | -1.4% |
| Black | 2.42% | 2.14% | -11.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.78% | 79.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.44% | 1.33% | 202.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.41% | 24.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.36% | -28% |