Explore the Family Name Legan
The meaning of Legan
1. Slovenian: nickname from the dialect bird name legan ‘nightjar’ (Caprimulgus europaeus). 2. English: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Legan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Legan has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,370th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 24,137th rank, marking a change of -7.9%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 1,074 in 2000 to 1,042 in 2010, translating to a -2.98% change. As a result, the proportion of people named Legan per 100,000 people fell by -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,370 | #24,137 | -7.9% |
| Count | 1,074 | 1,042 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legan
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Legan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals various shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage declined from 93.30% in 2000 to 91.46% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic and Black populations carrying the surname, as their percentages rose by 99.23% and 41.61%, respectively. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with a minor increase from 0.74% to 0.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 91.46% | -1.97% |
| Black | 2.98% | 4.22% | 41.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.59% | 99.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.77% | 4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |