Explore the Family Name Higby
The meaning of Higby
English (Hertfordshire): variant of Higbee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Higby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Higby saw a marginal dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 17,702 to 17,864, a decrease of just under 1%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.26%, growing from 1,460 to 1,566. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased slightly by 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,702 | #17,864 | -0.92% |
| Count | 1,460 | 1,566 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Higby
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Higby surname population from 2000 to 2010. The white ethnicity remained dominant but saw a slight decrease from 95.21% to 94.19%. Meanwhile, the combination of two or more races saw significant growth, increasing by 54.01%. Hispanic ethnicity also experienced an increase, rising by 12.28%. Alternatively, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities saw moderate increases of 8.54% and 3.64% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity was the only group that saw a decrease, falling by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.19% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.11% | 54.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.92% | 12.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.89% | 8.54% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0.57% | 3.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |