Explore the Family Name Lagrimas
The meaning of Lagrimas
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish lágrimas ‘tears’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagrimas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lagrimas has marginally increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522nd most popular, and by 2010 it moved up slightly in rank to 67,318th. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 273 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, marking a 7.33% increase over the decade. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #67,318 | 0.3% |
| Count | 273 | 293 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagrimas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse background for individuals carrying the Lagrimas surname. The largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 69.6% in 2000 to 72.35% in 2010. While the percentage identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 9.89% to 9.22%, the proportion of those identifying as White saw a small increase from 5.13% to 5.46%. The number of individuals with the Lagrimas surname who identify as Hispanic decreased notably by 20.09% over the decade. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 69.6% | 72.35% | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 15.38% | 12.29% | -20.09% |
| Two or More Races | 9.89% | 9.22% | -6.77% |
| White | 5.13% | 5.46% | 6.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |