Explore the Family Name Stigger
The meaning of Stigger
English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Sticker with voicing of k to g.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stigger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stigger" has seen some fluctuation in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,587th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 37,993rd position, representing a change of 1.54%. Additionally, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 539 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, equating to an 8.35% growth. Despite these shifts, the proportion of Stiggers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #37,993 | 1.54% |
| Count | 539 | 584 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stigger
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname "Stigger" is largely Black, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.54% identified as Black, and although there was a slight decrease in 2010 to 89.38%, this demographic remains dominant. There has also been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010 - over a 100% increase. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased by 51.54% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of White Stiggers slightly decreased from 5.19% to 4.62%, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.54% | 89.38% | -1.28% |
| White | 5.19% | 4.62% | -10.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 3.94% | 51.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.88% | 102.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |