Explore the Family Name Legore
The meaning of Legore
Possibly Italian, a nickname for a fleet-footed or timid person, from a northern variant of standard Italian lepre ‘hare’. However, only the plural form Legori is attested in Italianrecords.
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How common is the last name Legore in the United States?
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a decrease in popularity for the surname Legore from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Legore ranked 47,389 in popularity with a count of 421, whereas in 2010, it fell to rank 54,296 with a reduced count of 380—which is a 14.58% drop in rank and a 9.74% decrease in count. This change also affected the proportion of the name per 100 thousand people, which declined by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #54,296 | -14.58% |
| Count | 421 | 380 | -9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legore
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Legore surname between 2000 to 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 3.58%, while those identifying as Black increased marginally by 2.65%. Interestingly, the percentage of Legores identifying with two or more races rose significantly by 90.36% during this period. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving up by 24.74%. However, there were no Legores who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.79% | 86.58% | -3.58% |
| Black | 6.41% | 6.58% | 2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 3.16% | 90.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.37% | 24.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |