Explore the Family Name Liggon
The meaning of Liggon
Altered form of English Ligon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liggon in the United States?
The Liggon surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, demonstrated a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298 among all surnames in the United States, while by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 65,964. This represents a decrease of 1.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Liggon name increased from 284 to 300 during this same time period, an increase of 5.63%. The overall proportion per 100,000 individuals in the United States with the Liggon surname decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,964 | -1.02% |
| Count | 284 | 300 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liggon
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among those bearing the Liggon surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest representation was among Black individuals, which increased slightly from 70.77% to 72.67%. The White demographic represented the next largest percentage with 23.94% in 2000, decreasing to 22.00% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races constituted 4.58% in 2000, declining to 4.33% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.77% | 72.67% | 2.68% |
| White | 23.94% | 22% | -8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.58% | 4.33% | -5.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |