Explore the Family Name Lagmay
The meaning of Lagmay
Filipino: nickname or metonymic occupational name from a Hispanicized form of Tagalog lakmay, a term denoting a bundle of grass or rice stalks, usually the size of a handful between thumb and the other fingers, as units for distribution, sale or threshing.
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How common is the last name Lagmay in the United States?
The surname Lagmay rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 49,268th position, reflecting a change of about 19.95 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also increased significantly over the same period. In 2000, there were 305 individuals with this surname, but by 2010, that number had grown to 427, marking an increase of 40 percent. The proportion of people named Lagmay per 100,000 also saw a rise of about 27.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #49,268 | 19.95% |
| Count | 305 | 427 | 40% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagmay
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity associated with the surname Lagmay shows slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 80.33 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 79.63 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races saw a small increase from 11.80 percent to 12.41 percent. White identifiers decreased from 2.95 percent to 2.58 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic grew from 4.26 percent to 4.68 percent. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.33% | 79.63% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 11.8% | 12.41% | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 4.68% | 9.86% |
| White | 2.95% | 2.58% | -12.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |