Explore the Family Name Hignite
The meaning of Hignite
Variant of Hignight.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hignite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hignite" has seen a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 28,548th most popular surname in the U.S., while in 2010, it climbed up to the 28,100th spot, indicating a rise of 1.57%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 786 to 852 during the same period, marking an 8.4% increment. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #28,100 | 1.57% |
| Count | 786 | 852 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hignite
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hignite" has shown some interesting shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the portion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.38% to 90.38%, a change of -3.21%. Notably, individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 1.02% to 2.46%, a rise of 141.18%. People reporting two or more ethnicities also saw a significant increase, rising by 65.97% from 1.91% to 3.17%. However, there was a modest decrease among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 3.18% to 2.93%. No change was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities, with their percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 90.38% | -3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 3.17% | 65.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.18% | 2.93% | -7.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.46% | 141.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |