Explore the Family Name Biggerstaff
The meaning of Biggerstaff
English: habitational name from Bickerstaffe in the parish of Ormskirk, Lancashire, so named with Old English bīcere ‘beekeeper’ + stæth ‘landing place’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biggerstaff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biggerstaff has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It fell from rank 9,520 to 10,560, representing a change of approximately -10.92%. The number of individuals bearing this last name decreased by 3.1%, from 3,132 in 2000 to 3,035 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of U.S. residents with the surname Biggerstaff per 100,000 also decreased by 11.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,520 | #10,560 | -10.92% |
| Count | 3,132 | 3,035 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.16 | 1.03 | -11.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biggerstaff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts for the Biggerstaff surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.92%, going from 95.21% to 94.33%, there were increases in other ethnic groups. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant increase of 96.88%, moving from 0.32% to 0.63%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 32.42%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw increases of 16.67% and 14.61%, respectively. However, there was a decrease of 16.42% in those identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.33% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.41% | 32.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.12% | -16.42% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.02% | 14.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.63% | 96.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.49% | 16.67% |