Explore the Family Name Leggs
The meaning of Leggs
English: variant of Legg, with excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leggs has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,671st most popular name, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to become the 49,087th most common name, marking a 1.18% change. The number of individuals with the Leggs surname also grew during this period, increasing from 397 people in 2000 to 429 in 2010, representing an 8.06% jump. However, the proportion of people named Leggs relative to the general population remained stable at 0.15 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #49,087 | 1.18% |
| Count | 397 | 429 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leggs
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Leggs identify as Black, with a slight increase in this group from 79.60% in 2000 to 80.65% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 20.66%, going from 12.34% in 2000 to 9.79% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the Hispanic community, which increased by 51.62% over the decade. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a minor decrease, and no respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.6% | 80.65% | 1.32% |
| White | 12.34% | 9.79% | -20.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.2% | 51.62% |
| Two or More Races | 4.03% | 3.96% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |