Explore the Family Name Lige
The meaning of Lige
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lige in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lige has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lige was the 56,526th most common surname with a count of 338 occurrences. By 2010, the surname had climbed to the 52,037th spot with 399 instances, marking an increase of 18.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly during this decade, from 0.13 to 0.14, indicating a growth rate of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #52,037 | 7.94% |
| Count | 338 | 399 | 18.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lige
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among individuals bearing the surname Lige between 2000 and 2010. Representation among White individuals increased by over 22%, moving from 15.98% to 19.55%. The Hispanic community, which previously had no representation, saw a slight emergence at 2.51% in 2010. However, representation within the Black community dropped somewhat, from 78.7% to 73.93%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also declined by 22.25%, from 3.55% to 2.76%. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups maintaining a 0% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.7% | 73.93% | -6.06% |
| White | 15.98% | 19.55% | 22.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 2.76% | -22.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |