Explore the Family Name Figgs
The meaning of Figgs
English: variant of Figg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Figgs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Figgs has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,164th most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 22,158th position. This represents a marginal change of 0.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,088 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.17%. However, when normalized per 100,000 people, the proportion remains constant at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,164 | #22,158 | 0.03% |
| Count | 1,088 | 1,166 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figgs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Figgs has shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the largest proportions identified as either White or Black. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 46.32% to 45.03%, while those identifying as Black increased from 48.16% to 49.57%. There were also slight increases among those identifying with two or more races (from 1.75% to 1.80%) and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both of which rose from 0% to 0.43% and 0.51% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.03% to 2.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.16% | 49.57% | 2.93% |
| White | 46.32% | 45.03% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.66% | -12.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.8% | 2.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |