Explore the Family Name Bigner
The meaning of Bigner
Altered form of German Bügner, of unexplained etymology. The surname Bigner is also found in Germany, but it is very rare there.
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How common is the last name Bigner in the United States?
The surname Bigner, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, fell in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553 in popularity with a count of 324 individuals carrying the name, representing a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 66,553, a decline of 13.66%, and the count also decreased by 8.33% to 297. This resulted in a smaller proportion of just 0.1 per 100,000 people, a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #66,553 | -13.66% |
| Count | 324 | 297 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bigner, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly carried by individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure saw a slight decrease of 3.06% to 93.94% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.78% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010, marking a growth of 45.32%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 93.94% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.04% | 45.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |