Explore the Family Name Lage
The meaning of Lage
1. Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of several places called Lage in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal, named with lage, laxe ‘flat rock or slab of stone’, or a topographic name for someone who lived by such a rock. 2. North German and Danish: habitational name from any of several places called Lage or Laage, all in northern Germany. The name denotes an open space between wooded areas. 3. Dutch: habitational name from a place named with lage, an inflected form of laag ‘low’, indicating a lower site. 4. French: habitational name from any of a number of places called L’Age, age being a regional variant of French haie ‘hedge’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Alicia, Americo, Carlos, Conchita, Fernanda, Acacio, Aida, Albino, Aleida, Ana. Portuguese Joao, Marcio.
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How common is the last name Lage in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lage had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 14,195 in 2000, it shifted to 14,681 in 2010, representing a 3.42% drop. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 4.38%, rising from 1,941 in 2000 to 2,026 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4.17%, sliding from 0.72 to 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,195 | #14,681 | -3.42% |
| Count | 1,941 | 2,026 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.69 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lage
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lage also experienced some changes as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which weren't present in 2000. People of two or more races decreased significantly by 68.10%, while those identified as white showed a marginal decline of 1.38%. On the other hand, the percentage of people who identified as Hispanic rose by 23.43%, whereas people who identified as Black saw a decrease of 25.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.18% | 83.02% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 11.44% | 14.12% | 23.43% |
| Black | 1.65% | 1.23% | -25.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 0.74% | -68.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |