Explore the Family Name Wiggington
The meaning of Wiggington
English: variant of Wigginton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiggington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiggington saw a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 50468 to 52383, a change of -3.79%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Wiggington surname increased slightly over this decade, from 389 to 396, a growth of 1.8%. As for the proportion per 100k, it decreased by 7.14%, indicating that while the total number of people with the Wiggington surname has grown, its prevalence compared to other surnames has dropped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #52,383 | -3.79% |
| Count | 389 | 396 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiggington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wiggington surname identified as White, with proportions of 88.69% in 2000 and 90.15% in 2010, marking a slight increase of 1.65%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, up by 26.11%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black or two or more races significantly decreased, by 30.66% and 38.44% respectively. No individuals with the Wiggington surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 90.15% | 1.65% |
| Black | 4.37% | 3.03% | -30.66% |
| Two or More Races | 4.11% | 2.53% | -38.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.27% | 26.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |