Explore the Family Name Ligas
The meaning of Ligas
Polish: nickname from a derivative of Old Polish ligać ‘to lie’ or ‘to kick up a fuss’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Jan, Jozef, Zofia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ligas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ligas has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ligas was ranked 40,761 in terms of popularity, however, it moved up to 38,214 by 2010 - a notable 6.25% rise. Over this same period, the count of individuals with the Ligas surname also increased from 505 to 580, indicating a 14.85% growth. The proportion of the Ligas surname per 100k people showed a modest increase of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #38,214 | 6.25% |
| Count | 505 | 580 | 14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ligas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ligas has also witnessed some changes over the decade as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of Ligas identified as White marginally decreased from 78.02% in 2000 to 77.59% in 2010, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 19.41% to 20.17%. It's noteworthy that the Asian/Pacific Islander category surfaced in 2010 with a presence of 0.86% under the Ligas surname. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped by 38.89%. There were no Ligas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.02% | 77.59% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 19.41% | 20.17% | 3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.21% | -38.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |