Explore the Family Name Lago
The meaning of Lago
1. Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: topographic name for someone living by a lake, from lago ‘lake’ (from Latin lacus), or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word. 2. Americanized form of French Legault. Compare Lego. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Francisco, Juan, Ramon, Carlos, Agustin, Angel, Jesus, Josefina, Luis, Pedro. Italian Antonio, Delio, Flavio, Aldo, Bruna, Dino, Philomena, Rinaldo, Salvatore, Silvio, Vita.
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How common is the last name Lago in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lago has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,202nd among all surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 11,436th - a change of 6.28%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period. There were 2,341 individuals with the surname Lago recorded in the 2000 census, while the 2010 census counted 2,754, marking a 17.64% increase. The proportion of individuals with the surname Lago per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.87 in 2000 to 0.93 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,202 | #11,436 | 6.28% |
| Count | 2,341 | 2,754 | 17.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.93 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lago
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lago. The Hispanic demographic remained the largest group, increasing slightly from 49.21% in 2000 to 49.96% in 2010. The white demographic saw a minor decrease, dropping from 42.80% to 42.70%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Blacks with this surname from 2.05% to 2.43%, a change of 18.54%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander remained almost steady, decreasing very slightly from 3.97% to 3.96%. However, the categories for "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.21% | 49.96% | 1.52% |
| White | 42.8% | 42.7% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.97% | 3.96% | -0.25% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.43% | 18.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |