Explore the Family Name Scaggs
The meaning of Scaggs
English: variant of Skaggs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scaggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scaggs has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 11,049 in 2000, it slipped to 11,610 in 2010, indicating a change of -5.08%. The number of people bearing the Scaggs surname, however, increased from 2,639 in 2000 to 2,703 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.43%. Its proportion per 100k of the population also dipped by -6.12%, from 0.98 in 2000 to 0.92 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,049 | #11,610 | -5.08% |
| Count | 2,639 | 2,703 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.92 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scaggs
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Scaggs surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.27 to 0.33, an increase of 22.22%. Those marking themselves as belonging to two or more races surged from 1.1 to 1.81, a significant jump of 64.55%. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 89.47 to 86.61, a change of -3.20%. Hispanic representation doubled from 0.95 to 1.96, showing a dramatic increase of 106.32%. The proportion of Black individuals recorded a marginal increase of 2.82%, from 7.81 to 8.03. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose significantly, from 0.42 to 1.26, marking an impressive 200% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.47% | 86.61% | -3.2% |
| Black | 7.81% | 8.03% | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.96% | 106.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.81% | 64.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 1.26% | 200% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.33% | 22.22% |