Explore the Family Name Lagoy
The meaning of Lagoy
Altered form of French Lécuyer (see Lecuyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lagoy has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 48,469 in the year 2000, it dropped to 50,275 by the end of the decade, marking a 3.73% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 409 to 416, a growth rate of 1.71%. The proportion of people named Lagoy per 100,000 also decreased by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #50,275 | -3.73% |
| Count | 409 | 416 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagoy
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. While White remains the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Lagoy, the percentage dropped from 94.38% to 88.94%. On the other hand, there was significant growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which saw an increase from 2.20% to 4.33%. The Hispanic demographic also saw a substantial rise, going from 1.96% to 3.37%. The category of "Two or more races" made its appearance in the 2010 data with 1.68%, which was not present in the year 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 88.94% | -5.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 4.33% | 96.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.37% | 71.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |