Explore the Family Name Figard
The meaning of Figard
French: nickname derived from figue ‘fig’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Figard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Figard has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 62,577 in 2000, it dropped to 74,141 in 2010, marking a decrease of 18.48%. The number of people bearing the surname also declined from 299 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, a decrease of 12.71%. This resulted in a proportion per 100k drop from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an overall reduction of 18.18% in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #74,141 | -18.48% |
| Count | 299 | 261 | -12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figard
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the same decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname Figard identified as White, at a significant 97.66%. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.10%, still maintaining a substantial majority. During this time, there was no recorded number of Figards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there were new entries with 4.21% identifying as having two or more races and 2.3% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 93.1% | -4.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |