Explore the Family Name Lagueux
The meaning of Lagueux
Altered form of French Lague. Some characteristic forenames: French Gilles, Benoit, Emile, Julien, Laurent, Monique, Placide, Rejean, Viateur.
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How common is the last name Lagueux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lagueux has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,782nd in popularity but rose to 65,066th by 2010, showing a 5.4% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 267 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a 14.23% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #65,066 | 5.4% |
| Count | 267 | 305 | 14.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagueux
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lagueux, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that it is predominantly identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 97.05% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. Nevertheless, a new ethnicity category emerged in 2010, with 2.3% of individuals with the Lagueux surname identifying as Hispanic. Any other ethnicity information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 97.05% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |