Explore the Family Name Hignett
The meaning of Hignett
English: from a pet form of the personal name Higgin, itself a diminutive of Higg (a variant of Hick).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hignett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hignett" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 108,153 across the United States, while in 2010 it had moved up slightly to rank 99,845. This represents a change of approximately 7.68%. Furthermore, the number of instances of this surname increased by 19.08% during this period, with the count going from 152 in 2000 to 181 in 2010. Despite this increase in popularity and count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #99,845 | 7.68% |
| Count | 152 | 181 | 19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hignett
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Hignett" primarily identifies as White, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.03% identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.58% in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.50%. The data shows that there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups for both years. However, a slight increase in Hispanic representation was noticed in 2010, which accounted for 2.76% of the individuals with the Hignett surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.58% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| 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% |