Explore the Family Name Figley
The meaning of Figley
1. Variant of Fegley, a surname of German or Swiss German origin. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Fiegle, a variant of Fiegel.
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How common is the last name Figley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Figley has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Figley was ranked 32,161 in popularity, with 676 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 33,990 with a count of 669, marking a 1.04% reduction in count and a 5.69% fall in ranking. The proportion of this surname per 100 thousand people also decreased by 8%, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #33,990 | -5.69% |
| Count | 676 | 669 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the surname Figley predominantly identify as White, making up 96.45% of the group in 2000 and 95.67% in 2010. The second most prevalent ethnic identity among Figleys is "Two or more races," which decreased slightly from 2.22% to 1.79%. During this decade, the Hispanic representation within the Figley group emerged from zero to 1.79%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes in the number of Figleys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.67% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.79% | -19.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |