Explore the Family Name Hignight
The meaning of Hignight
Possibly an altered form of English Hignett, which is from a pet form of the personal name Hick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hignight in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hignight saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,418th position, representing a 7.36% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 387 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, marking a 2.07% reduction. This led to a slight dip in its proportion per 100,000 people, which went from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #54,418 | -7.36% |
| Count | 387 | 379 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hignight
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hignight underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Hignights identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.83% in 2000 to 91.82% in 2010. The number of Hignights identifying with two or more races increased from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010, a significant increase of 75.14%. There was also an increase in the number of Hignights identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, an increase of 103.87%. No Hignights identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 91.82% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.69% | 103.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 3.17% | 75.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |