Explore the Family Name Riggen
The meaning of Riggen
Perhaps an altered form of Regan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riggen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riggen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 35,666 in 2000, it fell to 39,164 in 2010, marking a 9.81% drop. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 596 individuals in 2000 to 562 in 2010, showing a decline of 5.7%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Riggen surname per 100,000 dropped by 13.64%, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #39,164 | -9.81% |
| Count | 596 | 562 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riggen. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decline of 2.16% from 95.3% in 2000 to 93.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw increases of 24.86% and 19.4% respectively. Furthermore, there was a notable increase of 46.27% in representation among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Riggen surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 93.24% | -2.16% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.31% | 24.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.96% | 46.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.6% | 19.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |