Explore the Family Name Legum
The meaning of Legum
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Legum in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Legum saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Legum ranked 114,852 in popularity with 141 individuals carrying the name, equating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 124,548 with a count of 138, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000. This represents a ranking change of -8.44% and a count change of -2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #124,548 | -8.44% |
| Count | 141 | 138 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legum
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the surname Legum primarily identify as White. In 2000, 98.58% of Legums reported this ethnic identity, which increased slightly to 99.28% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Legums identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 99.28% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |