Explore the Family Name Lasseigne
The meaning of Lasseigne
French: variant of Lassaigne, a habitational name from Lassaigne or La Saigne, names of several places in the central part of France, e.g. in Cantal, from Latin sagna ‘marsh’. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Alphie, Camille, Monique, Romain.
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How common is the last name Lasseigne in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lasseigne ranked 24,243 in 2000 and dropped slightly in popularity to 24,914 by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.77%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 969 to 998, showing a growth of 2.99% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.36 to 0.34, marking a reduction of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #24,914 | -2.77% |
| Count | 969 | 998 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lasseigne
On the subject of Ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Lasseigne surname identify as White, though this group saw a slight decrease from 96.49% to 94.39%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic and Black ethnicities within the Lasseigne surname holders significantly increased. The Hispanic proportion grew from 1.34% to 2.20%, an increase of 64.18%, while the Black population rose from 1.34% to 2.40%, a notable 79.10% change. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and there was a marginal decline in those identifying with two or more races from 0.62% to 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.39% | -2.18% |
| Black | 1.34% | 2.4% | 79.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.2% | 64.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.6% | -3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |