Explore the Family Name Laginess
The meaning of Laginess
Americanized form of French Lajeunesse. Compare Lajiness. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laginess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laginess has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553 in popularity, however, by 2010, it had slipped to 63,873, marking a drop of 9.09%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell from 324 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, a decline of 3.7%. This led to a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.11, constituting an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #63,873 | -9.09% |
| Count | 324 | 312 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laginess
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts for individuals with the surname Laginess. In 2000, 92.59% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.99% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly from 1.85% to zero over the same period. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities showed a small decrease from 2.78% to 2.56%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 2.16% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, a rise of 48.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.59% | 91.99% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.21% | 48.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.56% | -7.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |