Explore the Family Name Riggles
The meaning of Riggles
English: possibly a variant of Riggall, which occurs chieflyin Lincolnshire, but is unexplained.
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How common is the last name Riggles in the United States?
The surname Riggles, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 83,541, marking a 26.05% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the name also reduced from 279 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, a drop of 19.35%. Similarly, the prevalence of this surname per 100k population lowered by 20%, changing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #83,541 | -26.05% |
| Count | 279 | 225 | -19.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggles
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Riggles identify as White, with an increase from 92.11% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 25.42% over the same period, from 3.58% to 2.67%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained at 0.00% in both years. In 2000, 2.15% of those with the surname identified as belonging to two or more races and as Hispanic, but these figures fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 95.56% | 3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.58% | 2.67% | -25.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |