Explore the Family Name Biga
The meaning of Biga
1. Polish: possibly from biga ‘two-wheeled cart’ and hence an occupational name for a carter. 2. Italian (mainly Piedmont): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Piedmontese biga ‘sow’. 3. Serbian and Croatian: probably a nickname or metonymic occupational name from biga ‘sheaf, bundle’, also ‘loaf of bread’, a word of Venetian Italian origin.
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How common is the last name Biga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Biga" has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,611th most common surname, dropping to the 65,593rd position by 2010, marking a 10.04% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined from 0.12 to 0.1, indicating a 16.67% drop. The total count of individuals bearing this name also fell from 317 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a 4.73% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #65,593 | -10.04% |
| Count | 317 | 302 | -4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biga
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Biga", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of Bigas identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.56%, from 88.01% to 85.76%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 6.31% to 7.62%, a 20.76% growth. In 2010, 2.32% of people with the Biga surname identified as Black or as belonging to two or more races, groups that were not represented in the 2000 data. However, there were no Bigas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, despite making up 3.47% of the population in 2000. There remained no Bigas identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.01% | 85.76% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 6.31% | 7.62% | 20.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |