Explore the Family Name Riggin
The meaning of Riggin
Perhaps an altered form of Reagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riggin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riggin experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riggin ranked as the 15,670th most popular surname, with 1,712 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 15,995, despite an increase in the number of individuals with this surname (1,815). This shows an overall negative change in popularity by 2.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,670 | #15,995 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,712 | 1,815 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggin
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riggin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, though there was a small decrease in this group (-2%). There were increases noted among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (+135.37%), Hispanic (+19.18%) and Black (+15.24%). However, there was a decrease noted in those identifying with two or more races, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with no individuals in these categories reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 90.85% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.92% | 19.18% |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.93% | 135.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |