Explore the Family Name Scroggin
The meaning of Scroggin
Scottish or English: unexplained. Compare Scoggin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scroggin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scroggin has been analyzed for its popularity and distribution across the United States. In 2000, Scroggin was ranked 26,292nd in popularity with a count of 874, accounting for approximately 0.32 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 28,498 and the count decreased by 4.23% to 837, representing a lower proportion of 0.28 per 100,000. This demonstrates a decline of 8.39% in Scroggin's overall popularity ranking over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #28,498 | -8.39% |
| Count | 874 | 837 | -4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scroggin
As per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scroggin, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.16%). By 2010, while this group still represented the majority, there was a slight decrease to 92.83%, indicating a small diversification in the ethnicity associated with the Scroggin surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 37.76%, rising from 2.86% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased by almost a quarter, going from 1.26% to just under 1% in the same period. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010: Asian/Pacific Islander, which accounted for 0.60% of the total. There was also an increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.80% to 1.67%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.83% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.94% | 37.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.67% | 108.75% |
| Black | 1.26% | 0.96% | -23.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |