Explore the Family Name Bignall
The meaning of Bignall
English: variant of Bicknell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bignall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bignall has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd most common name in the country but by 2010 it had moved up to 69,170th place, marking a 1.85% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 259 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, a 9.65% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #69,170 | 1.85% |
| Count | 259 | 284 | 9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bignall
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bignall changed significantly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 86.10% of people with the surname identified as White, but that number decreased to 78.52% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased from 10.81% to 17.25% during the same time frame. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.32% to 3.17%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, with no individuals reporting these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 78.52% | -8.8% |
| Black | 10.81% | 17.25% | 59.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 3.17% | 36.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |