Explore the Family Name Legassie
The meaning of Legassie
Altered form of French Lagacé (see Lagace). History: Bearers of the surname Legassie are descendants of Andre Mignier dit Lagacé (also Lagassé) from France (see Lagace).
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How common is the last name Legassie in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Legassie saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,297 in terms of frequency, with a count of 204, or a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 90,853, with a count of 203, indicating a decline of 0.49%. The proportion also decreased by 12.5% to 0.07 per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #90,853 | -6.51% |
| Count | 204 | 203 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legassie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Legassie surname identify as White, with percentages remaining virtually unchanged from 2000 to 2010 at around 97.55%. In both years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This indicates that the Legassie surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.54% | -0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |