Explore the Family Name Biglow
The meaning of Biglow
English or Irish: variant of Bigelow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biglow in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biglow has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biglow was ranked 36,807 in popularity with 572 occurrences, representing a proportion of 0.21 per 100k people. By 2010, however, it had slipped to rank 39,773, reflecting a decline of 8.06%. The number of occurrences also dropped to 552, marking a reduction of 3.5%. Consequently, the surname's proportion per 100k population fell by 9.52% to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #39,773 | -8.06% |
| Count | 572 | 552 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biglow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Biglow also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the proportion identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 181.97%, rising from 1.22% to 3.44%. The percentage of those identifying as White declined from 59.27% to 54.17%, a decrease of -8.60%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics slightly grew by 20.95%, from 1.05% to 1.27%. The representation of individuals who identify as Black increased from 38.29% to 40.76%, an increase of 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.27% | 54.17% | -8.6% |
| Black | 38.29% | 40.76% | 6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 3.44% | 181.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.27% | 20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |