Explore the Family Name Sigafoos
The meaning of Sigafoos
Variant of Sickafoose, a surname of German origin (see Ziegenfuss).
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How common is the last name Sigafoos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sigafoos" has shown a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,677th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 45,569th position. This represents a change of -6.78% over the decade. The actual count of people with the surname also experienced a minor decline from 478 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.88%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a drop from 0.18 to 0.16, reflecting an 11.11% downward shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #45,569 | -6.78% |
| Count | 478 | 469 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigafoos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sigafoos" seems to be majorly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.07% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 97.65% by 2010. In contrast, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives for both years. However, a small percentage (1.26%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this recording was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 97.65% | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |