Explore the Family Name Biagi
The meaning of Biagi
Italian (Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Biagio, from Latin Blasius. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Ettore, Dante, Enrico, Giancarlo, Gildo, Guido, Marino, Mauro.
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How common is the last name Biagi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Biagi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biagi was ranked 26,566th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 27,918th, marking a 5.09% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 863 in 2000 to 859 in 2010, a marginal reduction of 0.46%. The proportion of people named Biagi per 100,000 residents dropped by 9.38%, indicating that other surnames are becoming more prevalent in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #27,918 | -5.09% |
| Count | 863 | 859 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biagi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Biagi changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.06% of those with the Biagi surname identified as White. However, this figure decreased by 4.26% over the decade, with 91.97% identifying as White in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the surname Biagi who identified as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, rising from 2.09% in 2000 to 4.89% in 2010, a growth of 133.97%. The proportion of people identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased somewhat, from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Biagi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.70%) identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 91.97% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 4.89% | 133.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.86% | 23.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |