Explore the Family Name Bigg
The meaning of Bigg
1. English: from Middle English bigge ‘large, strong, stout’, presumably a descriptive nickname for a large, strong person. 2. English: topographic name from Middle English big ‘building’, a derivative of Middle English biggen (Old Norse byggja) ‘to build’. 3. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Bick or of some other similar (like-sounding) name from continental Europe (compare Big 2).
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How common is the last name Bigg in the United States?
The surname Bigg saw a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,008 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it fell to rank 78,040—a decrease of around 21.92%. In terms of absolute counts, there were 291 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 245 by 2010, marking a decrease of about 15.81%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also dropped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, experiencing a 27.27% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #78,040 | -21.92% |
| Count | 291 | 245 | -15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigg
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Bigg identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 93.13% of people with this surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 92.65% in 2010. During this same period, the number of Biggs identifying as Hispanic increased by 18.93%, despite the fact that they only make up a small portion of the total. The percentage of those who identify as Black decreased significantly from 3.78% to 2.45%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.65% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.45% | 18.93% |
| Black | 3.78% | 2.45% | -35.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |