Explore the Family Name Higman
The meaning of Higman
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hickman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Higman in the United States?
The surname Higman's popularity, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has witnessed a small change over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 38,771 and dropped slightly to rank 41,100 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.01%. The total count of people carrying this surname also saw a slight decline from 536 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.12%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #41,100 | -6.01% |
| Count | 536 | 530 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Higman
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Higman surname identify as White. This group made up 97.01% in 2000, reducing slightly to 94.34% in 2010 - a change of -2.75%. Those identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010, marking an increase of 87.02%. Interestingly, the census recorded no Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native Higmans in 2000, but by 2010 the Hispanic representation had grown to 2.64%, while the other groups remained at zero percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black went from 0.93% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.34% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.45% | 87.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |