Explore the Family Name Digges
The meaning of Digges
English (Wiltshire): 1. variant of Dicks, from the personal name Digge, a variant of Dick with voicing of the final consonant. 2. alternatively, a nickname from Middle English digge ‘duck’, with post-medieval excrescent -s, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who kept, caught, or sold ducks or for someone thought to resemble a duck in some way.
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How common is the last name Digges in the United States?
The surname Digges, as per data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,678, but fell to 56,444 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 21%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased over this period, dropping from 429 to 362, reflecting a reduction of around 16%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 dropped by 25%, from 0.16 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #56,444 | -20.92% |
| Count | 429 | 362 | -15.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Digges
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Digges surname. While the majority identify as White — 92.07% in 2000 and 91.71% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease — there was an increase in representation from other ethnic identities. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by about 42%, moving from 1.17% to 1.66%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of about 18%, rising from 1.63% to 1.93%. The Hispanic representation saw a minor growth of approximately 4%, from 3.73% to 3.87%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 91.71% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.87% | 3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.93% | 18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.66% | 41.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |