Explore the Family Name Shigley
The meaning of Shigley
Americanized form of a German surname, probably Schickler ‘trader’, or a related form.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shigley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shigley has seen a mild decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 47,939th in 2000, it fell to 49,914th in 2010, indicating a drop of 4.12%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 415 to 420 during this same period, marking a growth rate of 1.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals named Shigley per 100,000 people saw a 6.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #49,914 | -4.12% |
| Count | 415 | 420 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shigley
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the Shigley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small shift over the decade. In 2000, 96.39% of Shigley-identified individuals were White, which decreased to 93.81% by 2010. The category of Two or more races saw a minor dip from 1.69% to 1.67%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both moved from 0% representation in 2000 to 1.67% and 1.19%, respectively, in 2010. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 93.81% | -2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.67% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |