Explore the Family Name Wiggers
The meaning of Wiggers
German: patronymic from Wigger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiggers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiggers ranked 26,016th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 27,354th in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 5.14%. The number of individuals bearing this surname slightly decreased from 886 in 2000 to 883 in 2010, representing a minimal change of -0.34%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the census data shows a reduction from 0.33 to 0.3 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #27,354 | -5.14% |
| Count | 886 | 883 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiggers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiggers, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.16% in 2000 and 94.22% in 2010, marking a slight decline of about 2.02%. There has been an increase in the representation of multiple ethnicities, rising from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. Also, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander changed marginally from 0.56% to 0.57%. Those identifying as Black rose from 1.58% to 2.49% over the decade. Notably, there were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Wiggers identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.22% | -2.02% |
| Black | 1.58% | 2.49% | 57.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.04% | 64.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.57% | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |