Explore the Family Name Ige
The meaning of Ige
1. Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): variously written, possible meanings are 井下 ‘(one who lives) below the well’ or 位下 ‘lowest rank’. The name could also be a mispronunciation of 池 Ike ‘lake’. It is not common in Japan. 2. English: probably a habitational name from Eyke in Suffolk. The placename is pronounced /aik/ and derives from Old Norse eik ‘oak tree’. 3. West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Ìgè, with no known Yoruba etymology, a circumstance name traditionally given to any baby born feet first. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Takeo, Fusae, Katsumi, Kozo, Masaichi, Masao, Matsu, Minoru, Saburo, Tatsuo, Teruko.
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How common is the last name Ige in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ige slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 29,481 but fell to 30,076 in 2010, marking a 2.02% drop. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.31%, from 755 individuals in 2000 to 780 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease by 7.14%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #30,076 | -2.02% |
| Count | 755 | 780 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ige
The ethnic identity associated with the name Ige underwent significant changes from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group's representation dropped from 71.39% in 2000 to 54.36% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, increasing from 6.89% to 13.08%. Similarly, those identifying as Black more than doubled, rising from 13.11% to 26.41%. There was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 3.21% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.39% | 54.36% | -23.85% |
| Black | 13.11% | 26.41% | 101.45% |
| Two or More Races | 6.89% | 13.08% | 89.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| White | 5.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |