Explore the Family Name Lagua
The meaning of Lagua
Hispanic (mainly Philippines and Ecuador): nickname from a shortened form of el agua ‘the water’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lagua saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 79,394 in 2000 to 59,017 by 2010, reflecting a positive change of 25.67%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals bearing the Lagua surname grew by 53.81%, from 223 in 2000 to 343 in 2010. This rise is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 50% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #59,017 | 25.67% |
| Count | 223 | 343 | 53.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagua
The ethnic identity associated with the Lagua surname has also shifted noticeably according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of those with the Lagua surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 69.96% to 65.01%. There was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 12.11% in 2000 to 23.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly from 13% to 7%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as white also experienced a slight decline from 4.93% to 4.37%. No individuals with the Lagua surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 69.96% | 65.01% | -7.08% |
| Hispanic | 12.11% | 23.03% | 90.17% |
| Two or More Races | 13% | 7% | -46.15% |
| White | 4.93% | 4.37% | -11.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |