Explore the Family Name Signs
The meaning of Signs
Possibly English, unexplained. Compare Sine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Signs in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Signs" has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,119th in the US in terms of frequency, but by 2010 had risen to 50,362nd, a change of 1.48%. The actual count of this surname also rose from 383 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, an increase of 8.36%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.14, indicating that the growth is in line with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #50,362 | 1.48% |
| Count | 383 | 415 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Signs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Signs" identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.52% in 2000 to 89.64% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.87% in 2000 to 7.95% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased slightly. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 89.64% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 7.95% | 177% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.45% | -7.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |