Explore the Family Name Liggins
The meaning of Liggins
English (Warwickshire): probably a variant of Ligons.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liggins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Liggins" has slightly increased. In 2000, the surname ranked at 8723 and rose to 8602 by 2010, showing a change of 1.39%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 3468 in 2000 to 3827 in 2010, an increase of 10.35%. The proportion per 100k people saw a small uptick from 1.29 to 1.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,723 | #8,602 | 1.39% |
| Count | 3,468 | 3,827 | 10.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.3 | 0.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liggins
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Liggins surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.29% to 0.37%, marking a 27.59% increase. Individuals reporting as White increased from 5.94% to 6.90%, a change of 16.16%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.68% to 3.32%, a 23.88% increase. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 87.02% to 84.92%, a change of -2.41%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped from 0.49% to 0.39%, a decrease of -20.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.02% | 84.92% | -2.41% |
| White | 5.94% | 6.9% | 16.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.58% | 4.1% | 14.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.32% | 23.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.39% | -20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.37% | 27.59% |