Explore the Family Name Louwagie
The meaning of Louwagie
Flemish: variant of northern French Louage, from a regional variant of le gage ‘the pledge, the guarantee’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a bailiff who enforced debt collection or possibly for a pawnbroker. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel.
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How common is the last name Louwagie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Louwagie has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,172nd in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 54,637th - an increase of almost 20%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 270 in 2000 to 377 in 2010 - a rise of nearly 40%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Louwagie per 100,000 increased by 30%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #54,637 | 19.85% |
| Count | 270 | 377 | 39.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Louwagie
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Louwagie identify as White. In 2000, 98.52% of Louwagies identified as such, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.76% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, 2010 saw a small emergence of Louwagies identifying as Hispanic - at 2.92%. There were no reported instances of those holding this surname identifying with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 95.76% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |