Explore the Family Name Bigornia
The meaning of Bigornia
Hispanic (Philippines): metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith, from Galician bigornia ‘double-headed anvil’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bigornia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bigornia has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th but rose to 63,873rd place by 2010 — a 6.85% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during the same period. There were 268 individuals named Bigornia in 2000, whereas in 2010 the count was 312, marking a 16.42% increase. The proportion of people named Bigornia per 100,000 also saw a 10% rise from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #63,873 | 6.85% |
| Count | 268 | 312 | 16.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigornia
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bigornia. The majority of individuals with the Bigornia surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.77% in this group from 76.87% to 76.28%. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, with the numbers increasing by 48.36% from 8.21% to 12.18%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White dropped significantly by 42.75% from 8.96% to 5.13%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 16.67%, rising from 5.22% to 6.09%. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native individuals remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.87% | 76.28% | -0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 8.21% | 12.18% | 48.36% |
| Hispanic | 5.22% | 6.09% | 16.67% |
| White | 8.96% | 5.13% | -42.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |