Explore the Family Name Gigler
The meaning of Gigler
South German: variant of Geiger or, more likely, a nickname for a silly person or fool, from Middle High German gi(e)gel ‘beguiler, fool’. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gigler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gigler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 in terms of popularity and this ranking decreased to 73,005 by 2010, indicating a drop of 10.85%. The total count of people with the surname also fell during this period from 281 to 266, a reduction of 5.34%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Gigler per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.0%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #73,005 | -10.85% |
| Count | 281 | 266 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gigler
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gigler as well. In 2000, 96.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this percentage slightly dropped to 95.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.78% to 3.38% during the same time frame. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.11% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.38% | 89.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |