Explore the Family Name Bigley
The meaning of Bigley
1. Irish: variant of Begley. 2. English: probably a variant of Bickley or Beckley, with voicing of /k/ to /g/.
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How common is the last name Bigley in the United States?
The surname Bigley, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bigley was ranked 11,265th in popularity and dropped to the 12,221st position by 2010, marking an 8.49% decrease. The count of people with this surname has also slightly diminished. In 2000, there were approximately 2,576 individuals named Bigley, and this figure slightly decreased by 1.13% to 2,547 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Bigley surname per 100,000 people also fell by 9.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,265 | #12,221 | -8.49% |
| Count | 2,576 | 2,547 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.86 | -9.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigley
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a diverse ethnic identity among those bearing the Bigley surname. In 2000, the majority (94.57%) identified as White, a figure that remained almost unchanged by 2010 (94.5%). The Hispanic representation in this group showed significant growth, increasing by 41.32% from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Despite being a minority, those identifying as Two or More Races saw a rise of 12.14% over the decade. On the other hand, those who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw decreases in their numbers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 94.5% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.36% | 41.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.57% | 12.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0.71% | -37.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.51% | -12.07% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0.35% | -46.97% |