Explore the Family Name Scoggin
The meaning of Scoggin
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scoggin in the United States?
The surname Scoggin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Scoggin ranked as the 14,849th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 15,615th spot, marking a decrease of 5.16%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Scoggin surname increased from 1,830 to 1,871 during the same period, an increase of 2.24%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by 7.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,849 | #15,615 | -5.16% |
| Count | 1,830 | 1,871 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.63 | -7.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scoggin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Scoggin surname, we can note several shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the surname Scoggin were identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.15% over the decade. The second largest group, Asian/Pacific Islander, saw a significant increase of 106.82%, while the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, increasing by 95.77%. Those identifying as Two or more races also saw a mild increase of 12.98%. On the other hand, people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 9.59% and 48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 91.07% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.78% | 95.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.35% | 12.98% |
| Black | 2.19% | 1.98% | -9.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.91% | 106.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0.91% | -48% |