Explore the Family Name Legette
The meaning of Legette
English: variant of Leggett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Legette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Legette has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 14,302 in 2000, it climbed to 13,517 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 5.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 16.81% from 1,921 to 2,244 within the same period. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased by 7.04% from 0.71 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,302 | #13,517 | 5.49% |
| Count | 1,921 | 2,244 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.76 | 7.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legette
The ethnic makeup of those bearing the surname Legette also evolved during this decade, as shown in the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group remained those who identify with Black ethnicity, though their percentage slightly decreased by 1.65% from 74.49% to 73.26%. Individuals identifying as White made up the second largest group, with a slight decrease in percentage from 22.49% to 21.66%. Notably, there was a significant increase of 119.23% in Hispanic representation from 1.30% to 2.85%. The proportion of people identifying with two or more races also rose by 48.33% from 1.20% to 1.78%. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.49% | 73.26% | -1.65% |
| White | 22.49% | 21.66% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.85% | 119.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.78% | 48.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |