Explore the Family Name Bigbie
The meaning of Bigbie
English: variant of Bigby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bigbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bigbie" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,766 in popularity and rose to 56,073 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.39%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 352 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, which is a modest 3.69% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69%, indicating that while the count increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #56,073 | -2.39% |
| Count | 352 | 365 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigbie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bigbies identifying as White increased slightly from 90.63% to 91.23%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. Over these years, there was a first-time appearance of Hispanic representation at 1.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more ethnicities dropped by 27.57% and Black identification slipped by 3.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 91.23% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 2.47% | -27.57% |
| Black | 2.27% | 2.19% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |