Explore the Family Name Legassey
The meaning of Legassey
Altered form of French Lagacé (see Lagace). History: Bearers of the surname Legassey are descendants of Andre Mignier dit Lagacé (also Lagassé) from France (see Lagace).
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How common is the last name Legassey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Legassey saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 112,365 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 122,314, marking an 8.85% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 145 in 2000 to 141 in 2010, representing a 2.76% decline. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #122,314 | -8.85% |
| Count | 145 | 141 | -2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legassey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Legassey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as White ethnicity, it did see a small decrease from 93.79% in 2000 to 91.49% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation saw growth, appearing for the first time in 2010 at 3.55%. Conversely, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which made up 3.45% in 2000, were not reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 91.49% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.45% | 0% | 0% |