Explore the Family Name Piggee
The meaning of Piggee
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piggee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piggee has experienced a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 31,658 to 31,068, indicating a 1.86% positive change. Similarly, the count (number of people with the surname) rose from 690 to 747, marking an 8.26% growth. However, the proportion of the surname Piggee per 100k people slightly decreased by 3.85%, from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #31,068 | 1.86% |
| Count | 690 | 747 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piggee
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift within the Piggee surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Individuals identifying as Black remained the majority but witnessed a slight dip from 95.94% to 89.96%. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic community with an impressive 362.07% increase, moving from 0.87% to 4.02%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White also more than doubled from 0.87% to 1.87%. Additionally, those who identified with two or more races saw a substantial rise from 2.03% to 3.48%, a 71.43% increase. These shifts indicate growing diversity among those bearing the Piggee surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.94% | 89.96% | -6.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 4.02% | 362.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.48% | 71.43% |
| White | 0.87% | 1.87% | 114.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |