Explore the Family Name Bigalke
The meaning of Bigalke
German (of Polish origin): adaptation of the now extinct Polish surname Biegałka, a nickname derived from biegać ‘to run’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bigalke in the United States?
The surname Bigalke, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,676 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 70,403, representing a 5.59% change in rank. Interestingly, despite this drop in popularity ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Bigalke saw a minor increase from 277 to 278 people during the same period, marking a growth of 0.36%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the Bigalke surname decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #70,403 | -5.59% |
| Count | 277 | 278 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigalke
When it comes to ethnicity, the Bigalke surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a negligible increase of 0.01% over the decade. The surname does not appear to be significantly linked to any other ethnic identities. For example, no individuals with the surname Bigalke identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years. Similarly, there was no record of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 98.2% | 0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |