Explore the Family Name Higginbottom
The meaning of Higginbottom
English (northern): variant of Higginbotham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Higginbottom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Higginbottom saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,505 and fell to 22,924 by 2010, representing a change of -1.86%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,067 to 1,116 during the same period, showing a growth of 4.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally by 5% from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,505 | #22,924 | -1.86% |
| Count | 1,067 | 1,116 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Higginbottom
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Higginbottom surname identified as White, representing 70.07% in 2010, a decrease of 3.29% from 2000. A significant portion also identified as Black, accounting for 26.16% in 2010, an increase of 9.05% from the previous decade. Hispanic representation also saw a rise of 19.64%, making up 1.34% of the Higginbottom population in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races made up 1.97%, seeing a slight decrease of 4.37%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.45% | 70.07% | -3.29% |
| Black | 23.99% | 26.16% | 9.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.97% | -4.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.34% | 19.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |