Explore the Family Name Riggers
The meaning of Riggers
North German, North Frisian, and East Frisian: variant of Rickers. This surname is virtually non-existing in North and East Frisia. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Erwin, Monika.
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How common is the last name Riggers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riggers has slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Riggers was the 75,938th most popular surname in the United States with 236 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, it had fallen to 81,181st place and the number of people with this surname also slightly decreased to 233. The proportion of individuals named Riggers per 100,000 people also saw an 11.11% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #81,181 | -6.9% |
| Count | 236 | 233 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Riggers identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.34% in 2000 to 95.28% in 2010. The census data for 2010 revealed that there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black under the surname Riggers. Interestingly, the 2010 data showed a new ethnicity category emerging for Riggers - American Indian and Alaskan Native, which accounted for 2.15% of individuals carrying this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.28% | -0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |