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

LaCroix, 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 LaCroix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaCroix in America

LaCroix is the 4436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaCroix surname appeared 8,003 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname LaCroix.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaCroix 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 LaCroix

The surname Lacroix has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French phrase "la croix," which translates to "the cross." This name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent cross or roadside shrine.

During the medieval period, many surnames were adopted based on geographic locations, occupations, or physical characteristics. Lacroix was likely a descriptive surname given to those residing near a notable cross or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lacroix can be found in the Livre des métiers, a document from Paris in the 13th century, which listed various trades and professions. This suggests that the name was already in use by this time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Bordeaux, where a certain Jean Lacroix was mentioned as a merchant. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original region and was being used by individuals in different professions.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Lacroix. One of the most famous was Camille Lacroix (1795-1859), a French historian and writer who authored numerous works on the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era.

Another notable figure was Frédéric Lacroix (1835-1908), a French painter and illustrator known for his works depicting historical events and literary scenes. His paintings can be found in various museums across France.

In the field of science, Henri Lacroix (1892-1974) was a renowned French mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the study of differential equations and celestial mechanics.

The name Lacroix also has a connection to literature. Félicité Robert de Lamennais (1782-1854), better known by his pen name Lamennais, was a French philosopher and writer who used the pseudonym Lacroix in some of his early works.

In the realm of music, Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), better known as P.L. Jacob, was a French writer and music critic who wrote extensively about opera and classical music under the pen name Bibliophile Jacob.

These examples demonstrate the wide-ranging fields in which individuals bearing the surname Lacroix have made significant contributions throughout history, solidifying its place as a prominent French surname with deep roots and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaCroix

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

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

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