Explore the Family Name Legates
The meaning of Legates
Altered form of English Legate (see Leggett). Compare Lecates.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Legates in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Legates experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. This is indicated by its rank falling from 51,583 to 52,736, representing a drop of 2.24%. However, the total count of people with this surname rose slightly from 379 to 393 during the same period, marking a 3.69% increase. Notably, the proportion of individuals bearing the Legates surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #52,736 | -2.24% |
| Count | 379 | 393 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legates
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the Legates surname was largely associated with the White category according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.35% of Legates were identified as White, although this figure dropped marginally to 91.60% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 5.17%, moving from 2.90% to 3.05% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the category of two or more races, accounting for 2.8% in 2010. On the other hand, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant decrease of 55.39%, dropping from 3.43% to 1.53%. There were no recorded individuals with the Legates surname in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 91.6% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.05% | 5.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.43% | 1.53% | -55.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |