Find out how popular the last name Igou is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Igou.

Igou, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Igou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igou in America

Igou is the 32960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igou surname appeared 695 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Igou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igou to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Igou

The surname "Igou" is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Poitou. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "igou," which means "a leader" or "a guide." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 12th century.

In the medieval period, the name "Igou" was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities. One notable example is Pierre Igou, a respected magistrate who lived in the town of Poitiers during the mid-1300s. Records from this era also mention a family of knights and landowners named Igou, who resided in the village of Chatellerault.

The surname "Igou" can be traced back to various historical documents, including parish records and tax rolls from the 14th and 15th centuries. One such document is the "Livre des Fiefs de Poitou," which was a comprehensive register of landholdings and fiefdoms in the region, compiled in the late 15th century.

As the name spread beyond its original homeland, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Ygou" and "Igoux." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic influences. In the 16th century, there are records of an Igou family settling in the city of Lyon, where they became prominent merchants and traders.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "Igou." One such figure was Jacques Igou (1592-1677), a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. Another was Pierre-Louis Igou (1718-1788), a celebrated architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Nantes.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Igou family emigrated from France to the United States, where they settled in the state of Louisiana. One of their descendants, Émile Igou (1845-1921), became a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Louisiana State Legislature.

Other notable individuals with the surname "Igou" include Georges Igou (1868-1943), a French painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraiture, and Sylvain Igou (1901-1986), a celebrated French writer and poet who was part of the Surrealist movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igou

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Igou.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Igou was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Igou has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Igou was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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