Explore the Family Name Bigsby
The meaning of Bigsby
English (Essex): habitational name from a now abandoned settlement. See Bixby.
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How common is the last name Bigsby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bigsby has seen a marginal shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bigsby ranked as the 27,802nd most common surname and saw a slight increase in rank by 2010 to the 27,783rd position. This represents a nominal change of 0.07. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 6.27 percent over the same time period, moving from 814 in 2000 to 865 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 3.33 percent, indicating that while the total number of people named Bigsby grew, the overall prevalence of the surname in the population diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #27,783 | 0.07% |
| Count | 814 | 865 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bigsby
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends for the surname Bigsby. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010, other groups saw changes. Those identifying as Two or More Races saw an increase from 1.23 percent to 1.62 percent, marking a 31.71 percent change. The White demographic experienced a decrease from 61.92 percent to 58.73 percent, representing a drop of 5.15 percent. The Hispanic representation rose significantly by 76.09 percent, albeit from a small base (from 1.84 percent to 3.24 percent). Lastly, the Black group observed a modest increase from 34.28 percent to 35.61 percent, a change of 3.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.92% | 58.73% | -5.15% |
| Black | 34.28% | 35.61% | 3.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.24% | 76.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.62% | 31.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |