Explore the Family Name Lague
The meaning of Lague
French: 1. (Lagüe): topographic name for someone who lived by a lagoon, from a Gascon dialect form of French lagune ‘lagoon’, or a habitational name from (La) Lagüe, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France. Compare Lahue 2. 2. (Lagué): habitational name from a place so named in Lot-et-Garonne. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Laurette, Marie-Ange, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Lague in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lague saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,088 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 35,057. This represents a decline of approximately 24.81%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 803 to 643 during this period, representing a drop of nearly 19.93%. Furthermore, the proportion of people possessing the Lague surname per 100,000 population also dropped by 26.67%, from 0.3 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #35,057 | -24.81% |
| Count | 803 | 643 | -19.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.22 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lague
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lague. From 2000 to 2010, there were noticeable changes in the distribution of ethnic identities. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black and having the Lague surname went down to zero. On the other hand, those identifying as White increased slightly, from 87.30% to 88.65%. The Hispanic representation also decreased significantly from 5.11% to 2.95%. One notable increase was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which rose from 2.99% to 3.89%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races showed a slight decrease from 2.62% to 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 88.65% | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.99% | 3.89% | 30.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 2.95% | -42.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.33% | -11.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |