Explore the Family Name Higbie
The meaning of Higbie
English: variant of Higbee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Higbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Higbie has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,412th, but by 2010 it had improved its position to 29,279th, reflecting a 3.73% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 725 to 808, marking an 11.45% growth. Notably, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #29,279 | 3.73% |
| Count | 725 | 808 | 11.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Higbie
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Higbie surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 0.95% over the decade. The Hispanic representation saw the most significant growth, moving from 0.69% to 1.36%, a change of 97.10%. There was minimal representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2010, and a small decline in those identifying with two or more races from 0.69% to 0.62%. No change was noted for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.28% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.36% | 97.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.62% | -10.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |