Explore the Family Name Lagowski
The meaning of Lagowski
Polish (Łagówski): habitational name for someone from a place called Łagów, named with Polish łao, a derivative of Old Polish łagoda ‘order, quiet’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Wiktor, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Lagowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lagowski has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,100 and by 2010 it had risen to 77,264, showing an improvement of 4.73%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 217 to 248 in this time frame, marking a 14.29% uptick. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with the surname Lagowski per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #77,264 | 4.73% |
| Count | 217 | 248 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lagowski identify as White. In 2000, this figure was 98.16%, further increasing to 98.79% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities over the decade; there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 98.79% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |