Explore the Family Name Lagow
The meaning of Lagow
Polish (Łagów): variant of Łagówski (seeLagowski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lagow saw subtle changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lagow ranked as the 56,826th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 57,234th position, a change of -0.72%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 336 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking an approximate growth of 5.95%. The proportion of people holding the Lagow surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #57,234 | -0.72% |
| Count | 336 | 356 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Lagow identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.73% to 92.13%. Meanwhile, representation within the Hispanic demographic saw a notable increase of 56.98%, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. The census period also marked the first recorded instances of individuals with the Lagow surname identifying with two or more races (1.97%) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.4%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 92.13% | -4.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.81% | 56.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |