Explore the Family Name Legnon
The meaning of Legnon
Altered form of French Loignon ‘the onion’. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Legnon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Legnon has experienced a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it ranked as the 68,782nd most common surname with a count of 267. By 2010, its rank had improved to 65,066 with a count of 305 people carrying the surname, reflecting an increase of 14.23%. The proportion of Legnons per 100,000 individuals remained at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #65,066 | 5.4% |
| Count | 267 | 305 | 14.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legnon
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Legnon between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased by 6.26% from 89.89% to 84.26%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 46.10% from 4.49% to 6.56%. Data shows that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but this changed in 2010 with 2.30% identifying as Black. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 3.93%. Conversely, the number of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 21.33% from 3.75% to 2.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.89% | 84.26% | -6.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 6.56% | 46.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.75% | 2.95% | -21.33% |
| Black | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |