Explore the Family Name Johnigan
The meaning of Johnigan
Probably an altered form of Journigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Johnigan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Johnigan has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,609th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 52,851st spot, reflecting a 4.96% change in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 345 in 2000 to 392 in 2010 – a growth rate of 13.62%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #52,851 | 4.96% |
| Count | 345 | 392 | 13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johnigan
In terms of ethnic identity, again citing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Johnigan surname identified as Black, making up 77.10% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 77.55% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 19.42% in 2000, but this figure decreased to 16.84% by 2010. There was also a notable increase in those reporting two or more races, growing from 3.19% to 4.08%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.28% of Johnigans identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of Johnigans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.1% | 77.55% | 0.58% |
| White | 19.42% | 16.84% | -13.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 4.08% | 27.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |