Explore the Family Name Pigford
The meaning of Pigford
English (Durham): variant of Pickford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pigford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pigford has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 21,142nd most popular name in 2000, it slipped to 21,583rd place by 2010, representing a 2.09% drop in popularity. In terms of actual count, there was an increase of 4.49%, from 1,157 people bearing the name in 2000 to 1,209 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 4.65%, falling from 0.43 to 0.41 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,142 | #21,583 | -2.09% |
| Count | 1,157 | 1,209 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pigford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pigford also shows interesting shifts based on Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, with a small increase (1.93%) from 56.96% in 2000 to 58.06% in 2010. The next major group is those who identify as White, though their representation fell by 9.11% from 39.50% to 35.90%. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 46.21%, from 2.77% to 4.05%. The Hispanic representation also experienced a dramatic increase of 144.26%, going from 0.61% to 1.49%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.96% | 58.06% | 1.93% |
| White | 39.5% | 35.9% | -9.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 4.05% | 46.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.49% | 144.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |