Find out how popular the last name Bigbee is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bigbee.

Bigbee, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bigbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bigbee in America

Bigbee is the 29334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bigbee surname appeared 806 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bigbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bigbee to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bigbee

The surname Bigbee is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "byg," meaning a bend or curve, and "bee," referring to a stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a curved or winding stream.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Biggebi" and "Bigby" in various medieval records and documents. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Biggebi" in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the surname began to take on various spellings, including "Bigbee," "Bigbie," and "Bigby." This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Bigbee, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. Another prominent figure was William Bigbee, a wealthy merchant who lived in London during the 15th century and served as a member of the city's governing council.

In the 16th century, the Bigbee surname began to spread beyond its initial stronghold in Lincolnshire, with records showing individuals bearing the name in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. One famous bearer from this era was Elizabeth Bigbee, born in 1562, who was a renowned herbalist and author of a popular book on medicinal plants.

As the centuries progressed, the Bigbee surname continued to be found throughout England, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies. One notable individual from the 18th century was Thomas Bigbee, a successful merchant and landowner in Virginia who played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its long history, the Bigbee surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, soldiers, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the globe, with bearers found in many countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bigbee

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bigbee.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bigbee was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bigbee has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bigbee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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