Explore the Family Name Igou
The meaning of Igou
Irish: variant of Igo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Igou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Igou has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Igou was ranked as the 32,227th most popular surname and this ranking slightly decreased to 32,960th in 2010, marking a small decline of 2.27%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased from 674 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, an increase of around 3.12%. The proportion of individuals named Igou per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of 4.0% during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #32,960 | -2.27% |
| Count | 674 | 695 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Igou
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Igou is overwhelmingly white, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.70% of those with this surname identified as white, and this percentage had a slight increase to 95.83% by 2010. The census data also showed a notable change in the Hispanic population with the surname Igou, which increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010. There was also a decrease of 25.39% in the Black population carrying this surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years. A small increase was noticed in those claiming two or more races, increasing by 7.46%. However, this group still constitutes a minor proportion of individuals with the surname Igou.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.83% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.44% | 7.46% |
| Black | 1.93% | 1.44% | -25.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |