Explore the Family Name Diggle
The meaning of Diggle
1. English (Lancashire): habitational name from Diggle in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, probably meaning ‘ditch hill’ from Old English dīc ‘ditch’ + hyll ‘hill’. 2. English: from the Middle English personal names Dikel, Digel, pet forms of Dick.
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How common is the last name Diggle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diggle experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522th most common surname, decreasing to the 78,567th position by 2010, signifying a 16.36% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 273 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 11%. The proportion of individuals named Diggle per 100,000 people dropped by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #78,567 | -16.36% |
| Count | 273 | 243 | -10.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diggle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Diggle identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. There was an emergence of the Hispanic population within this group, coming from 0% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 1.83% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. During these years, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 96.71% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |