Explore the Family Name Lestage
The meaning of Lestage
French (southwestern): topographic name from Old Occitan estatge, Old French estage ‘place of residence’, with fused definite article l’; or a habitational name from any of the places called Lestage (Landes, Lot-et-Garonne) or Lestages (Gironde). History: Jean (de) Lestage from Bayonne in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, married Marie-Anne Vermet in Quebec City, QC, in 1691. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Marceau.
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How common is the last name Lestage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lestage has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd and by 2010 it had risen to the 48,436th spot, showing a 10.56% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 22.13% during this decade, from 357 to 436 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals increased as well, from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #48,436 | 10.56% |
| Count | 357 | 436 | 22.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lestage
Regarding its ethnic identity, Lestage shows diverse origins. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline of 6.74%. The second largest group identified as Black, accounting for 11.76% in 2000 and increasing to 15.14% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population from 2.24% to 2.98%. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races also grew by 22.86%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.63% | 77.06% | -6.74% |
| Black | 11.76% | 15.14% | 28.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 3.44% | 22.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.98% | 33.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |