Explore the Family Name Cigan
The meaning of Cigan
Slovak (mainly Cigáň, also Cigán), Rusyn (from Slovakia; also Cigán), and Slovenian: nickname and in some cases perhaps also an ethnic name from Slovak cigán, cigáň and Slovenian cigan ‘gypsy’, as a nickname applied to someone who resembled a gypsy in some way or had some other connection with gypsies. Compare Zigan.
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How common is the last name Cigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cigan has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 142,819, while by 2010 it had climbed up to 134,712, marking a change of 5.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 107 in 2000 to 125 in 2010, a growth of 16.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #134,712 | 5.68% |
| Count | 107 | 125 | 16.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cigan
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Cigan identify as White. In 2000, 95.33% identified as White, increasing to 97.60% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in ethnicity towards Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. It's important to note that data might have been suppressed for privacy in some cases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 97.6% | 2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |