Explore the Family Name Barrigar
The meaning of Barrigar
Variant of Barriger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barrigar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barrigar has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 72,022 and it dropped slightly to 74,826 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 252 to 258 during the same period, suggesting a growth rate of 2.38%. Despite the changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #74,826 | -3.89% |
| Count | 252 | 258 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrigar
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Barrigar surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.02% and decreased to 93.80% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 with a 2.71% share, which was not present in 2000. Also, a small increase of 1.94% was observed in those identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Barrigar surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 93.8% | -4.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |