Explore the Family Name Loignon
The meaning of Loignon
French: from oignon ‘onion’, with fused definite article l’, used as a nickname for a grower or merchant. Compare Legnon.
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How common is the last name Loignon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loignon saw a slight decrease in rank from 117,538 in 2000 to 125,282 in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.59%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 137 during both census years. The proportion per 100k also remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #125,282 | -6.59% |
| Count | 137 | 137 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loignon
In terms of ethnicity as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, most people with the Loignon surname are identified as White, making up 98.54% in 2000 and 97.81% in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.74% over the decade. During both census periods, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the surname Loignon. There were also no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.81% | -0.74% |
| 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% |