Explore the Family Name Lagrone
The meaning of Lagrone
Americanized form of German (Baden-Württemberg and Hesse) Legron, itself of French origin, either as a variant (mainly Yonne), with fused masculine definite article le, of Gron 3, or as a German altered form of French (Nord) Lecron, a variant of Cron 4. The surname Legron is very rare in Germany. In the US, it is also common among African Americans. Compare Lagroon and Legrone. History: The majority of the Lagrones trace their origin to (Adam) Lawrence (or Laurence, in German Lorentz, Laurentz) LeCrown or LaGron(e) from Schönau in the northwestern part of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, who in 1752 came with his wife and children aboard the Upton to Charleston, SC, and settled in Newberry, SC. Later the name Lagrone spread mainly to TX. The progenitor is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America (as Adam Lorenz La Grone). The Lagrone family and its branches are apparently related to the Leckron family and its branches, which originate from the same place in Germany.
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How common is the last name Lagrone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lagrone has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,533, but by 2010, it had slipped to 12,795, representing a -2.09% change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 2,268 in 2000 to 2,410 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.26%. The proportion of individuals named Lagrone per 100,000 also fell slightly from 0.84 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,533 | #12,795 | -2.09% |
| Count | 2,268 | 2,410 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.82 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagrone
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lagrone identify as White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 61.55% to 59.46%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 36.29% to 36.76%. Interestingly, there was a significant growth in the number of Lagrones identifying with two or more races, from 0.97% to 1.66%, marking a 71.13% change. Furthermore, the Hispanic population within the Lagrone surname increased by 51.90%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were introduced in 2010 at 0.62% and 0.29% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.55% | 59.46% | -3.4% |
| Black | 36.29% | 36.76% | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.66% | 71.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.2% | 51.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |