Explore the Family Name Legerski
The meaning of Legerski
Polish: derivative of Old Polish legier ‘camp, warehouse’, a derivative of German Lager.
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How common is the last name Legerski in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Legerski ranked 61,713th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 65,593rd in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.29%. The count of individuals with the Legerski surname also saw a small decline from 304 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a reduction of 0.66%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #65,593 | -6.29% |
| Count | 304 | 302 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legerski
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the Legerski surname identified as White, with statistics remaining constant at 99.34% for both 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years. In both 2000 and 2010, no Legerskis identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 99.34% | 0% |
| 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% |