Explore the Family Name Tigrett
The meaning of Tigrett
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tigrett in the United States?
The surname Tigrett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, was ranked 85,297 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 87,663 in 2010, marking a small decrease of 2.77%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 204 to 212 in the same period, an increase of 3.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined slightly, however, from 0.08 to 0.07, showing a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #87,663 | -2.77% |
| Count | 204 | 212 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tigrett
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of those with the Tigrett surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 92.92% in 2010. In 2000, 2.45% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.83% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 92.92% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |