Explore the Family Name Bigford
The meaning of Bigford
English (Staffordshire): variant of Bickford. In Britain this form is found mainly in the Wolverhampton area, suggesting it probably arose from Bickford in Staffordshire. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bigford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bigford shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Bigford surname ranked 45,403rd in popularity with a count of 444. By 2010, even though the rank fell to 46,725th, reflecting a change of -2.91%, the count actually increased by 2.48% to 455. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, it experienced a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #46,725 | -2.91% |
| Count | 444 | 455 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bigford also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, accounting for 92.34% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.97% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as being of two or more races grew by 25.71% over the decade, from 3.15% to 3.96%, those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 2.25% to 1.98%. No significant changes were noted among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives who carried the surname Bigford during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 92.97% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 3.96% | 25.71% |
| Black | 2.25% | 1.98% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |