Explore the Family Name Figg
The meaning of Figg
English: 1. variant of Fick with voicing of /k/ to /g/, or a variant of Fidge (see Fitch). 2. (East Anglia): perhaps from the Middle English personal name Fegge, Figge (Old Norse Feggi). 3. it may also be from an unidentified personal name.
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How common is the last name Figg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Figg' had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank shifted from 21,510 in 2000 to 22,173 in 2010, representing a 3.08% drop. However, the count of individuals with the last name 'Figg' increased by 2.92%, from 1,132 in 2000 to 1,165 in 2010. This suggests that while the surname may have become less common relative to other surnames, the number of people identified as 'Figg' actually grew. The proportion per 100k also experienced a small decline of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #22,173 | -3.08% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,165 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figg
Regarding the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname 'Figg', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented the majority of the 'Figg' population, although this group saw a slight decrease from 91.34% in 2000 to 88.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw notable increases during this time period; the percentage of Blacks rose from 4.06% to 6.27%, an increase of 54.43%, while Hispanics increased from 1.41% to 2.23%, a rise of 58.16%. The representation of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a minor drop from 2.21% to 2.06%. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 88.07% | -3.58% |
| Black | 4.06% | 6.27% | 54.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.23% | 58.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 2.06% | -6.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |