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

LaCoe, 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 LaCoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaCoe in America

LaCoe is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaCoe surname appeared 330 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 LaCoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaCoe 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 LaCoe

The surname Lacoe is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "lacu" meaning lake or pond. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the late 12th century in the northern regions of France. The name would have initially referred to individuals who lived near or resided by a lake or body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lacoe can be found in the 1292 census records of the village of Bourges, where a family by the name of Lacoe is listed among the local residents. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an older place name such as Lacouville or Lacouet, which were small hamlets or settlements near lakes or ponds.

During the 13th century, the surname Lacoe began to spread across various regions of northern France as families migrated and settled in new areas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Jean Lacoe (1455-1521), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Calais, who was known for his extensive trade dealings with England.

In the 16th century, the surname Lacoe found its way into historical records in the region of Normandy, where a family by the name of Lacoe is mentioned in the 1547 tax records of the town of Rouen. One noteworthy member of this family was Pierre Lacoe (1578-1642), a respected scholar and cleric who served as the archbishop of Avranches.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Laco, Lacoue, and Lacoux. In the 17th century, a family by the name of Lacoe settled in the Netherlands, where they became prominent traders and merchants. One notable figure from this lineage was Willem Lacoe (1675-1742), a successful Dutch businessman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in Amsterdam.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Lacoe has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Other notable individuals include Émile Lacoe (1819-1892), a French painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and Marguerite Lacoe (1888-1962), a celebrated French novelist and poet who was celebrated for her works exploring the themes of love and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaCoe

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

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 LaCoe 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 LaCoe 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 LaCoe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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