Explore the Family Name Biggin
The meaning of Biggin
English: habitational name from any of the many places with names deriving from Middle English bigging ‘building’, for example Biggin near Kirk Ireton, Biggin Farm in Tibshelf, and Biggin in Hartington (all in Derbyshire), Biggin in Church Fenton and Biggin in Kirkby Malzeard (both in Yorkshire), Biggins Farm in Ordsall (Nottinghamshire), and Biggen Cottage in Fordham (Cambridgeshire).
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How common is the last name Biggin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Biggin' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 85,643rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to ranking 91,981st. This represents a 7.4% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 203 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, representing a reduction of 1.48%. Its proportion per 100k people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #91,981 | -7.4% |
| Count | 203 | 200 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biggin
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Biggin', the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.57% of individuals with this surname identified as White; however, this percentage dropped to 93.00% by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.69%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 93% | -2.69% |
| 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% |