Explore the Family Name Legrant
The meaning of Legrant
Probably an altered form of French Legrand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Legrant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Legrant has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 64,721, marking a positive change of 5.32%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 269 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, showing a percentage increase of 14.13. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #64,721 | 5.32% |
| Count | 269 | 307 | 14.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legrant
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest portion of individuals with the Legrant surname self-identify as Black, with this group experiencing a slight increase from 61.71% in 2000 to 63.19% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the next largest group, though there was a decrease from 32.71% in 2000 to 29.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 2.23% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. The Hispanic population decreased from 3.35% to 2.61%. According to the census data, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.71% | 63.19% | 2.4% |
| White | 32.71% | 29.97% | -8.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 3.26% | 46.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 2.61% | -22.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |