Explore the Family Name Riggan
The meaning of Riggan
Perhaps an altered form of Regan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riggan in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Riggan" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 18,230th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 19,004th spot, marking a -4.25% change in its ranking. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Riggan surname increased from 1,406 to 1,434, a small growth of 1.99%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight dip from 0.52 to 0.49, a -5.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,230 | #19,004 | -4.25% |
| Count | 1,406 | 1,434 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Riggan", the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows variations from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Riggans identifying as White decreased slightly, from 94.24% to 92.47%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.20% to 2.65%. There was also an observable increase within the Hispanic community, growing from 1.28% to 1.88%, and among those identifying with two or more races from 1.07% to 1.81%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also experienced a minor growth from 0.57% to 0.63%. On the other hand, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Riggan surname decreased from 0.64% to 0.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.47% | -1.88% |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.65% | 20.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.88% | 46.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.81% | 69.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.63% | 10.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.56% | -12.5% |