Explore the Family Name Pigue
The meaning of Pigue
1. English: altered form of Pigg. 2. French (southern): probably a variant of Pique ‘pick’. This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Pigue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pigue has seen a decline over time. In 2000, it ranked 47,389 in the United States, dropping to 51,396 in 2010, representing an 8.46% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 421 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, indicating a 3.8% reduction. The proportion of people named Pigue per 100,000 residents decreased by 12.5% during the same period, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #51,396 | -8.46% |
| Count | 421 | 405 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pigue
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pigue saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 10.29%, from 79.81% in 2000 to 71.60% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly by 39.04%, from 18.29% in 2000 to 25.43% in 2010. The surname saw its first appearance in the category of Two or More Races in 2010, amounting to 1.73% of those with this surname. However, there were no reported individuals with the Pigue surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.81% | 71.6% | -10.29% |
| Black | 18.29% | 25.43% | 39.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |