Explore the Family Name Biagas
The meaning of Biagas
Possibly an Americanized form of Polish Biegas: derivative of the verb biegać ‘to run’. It originates from LA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biagas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biagas has seen a slight rise in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 60,083 in popularity with 314 individuals bearing the name. A decade later in 2010, the rank improved to 57,639 with 353 individuals carrying the surname, marking a 12.42% increase in count. Despite the growth in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #57,639 | 4.07% |
| Count | 314 | 353 | 12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biagas
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biagas. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, although there was an 8.3% decrease in this group from 82.17% in 2000 to 75.35% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising by 70.22%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also saw an uptick, from 5.10% in 2000 to 7.08% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw some representation in 2010 after none in 2000. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.17% | 75.35% | -8.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.32% | 12.46% | 70.22% |
| White | 5.1% | 7.08% | 38.82% |
| Two or More Races | 4.78% | 3.68% | -23.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |