Explore the Family Name Tigges
The meaning of Tigges
North German: variant of Tiegs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tigges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Tigges surname has seen a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,006 in popularity with a total count of 932 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 25,771, but the count increased to 956, indicating a 2.58% growth. However, its proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.57%, from 0.35 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #25,771 | -3.06% |
| Count | 932 | 956 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tigges
The ethnicity composition of individuals with the Tigges surname has remained relatively stable according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as white made up the overwhelming majority, at 97.96% in 2000 and a slightly lower 97.18% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and black saw increases of 25.33% and 31.25% respectively, though they remain a small portion of the overall population. Additionally, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.18% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 0.94% | 25.33% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.84% | 31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |