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

Lagarde, 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 Lagarde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagarde in America

Lagarde is the 17911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagarde surname appeared 1,561 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lagarde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagarde 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 Lagarde

The surname Lagarde has its origins in France and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "garde" meaning "watch" or "guard". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a watchman or guard, perhaps at a castle or other fortified location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry lists a Roger de la Garde, who held lands in Oxfordshire, England during the late 11th century.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to various regions of France, with variations in spelling such as La Garde, Lagarde, and De Lagarde. Records from this time show individuals with the surname residing in areas like Brittany, Normandy, and the Languedoc region.

A notable figure bearing the name was Pierre Lagarde (c. 1450-1522), a French theologian and scholar who was instrumental in the production of the Complutensian Polyglot Bible, one of the earliest printed editions of the Bible in multiple languages.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Lagarde family established itself in the city of Marseille, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One member, Antoine Lagarde (1578-1643), gained renown as a successful naval captain and privateer during the Thirty Years' War.

Moving into the 17th and 18th centuries, the Lagarde name continued to spread across France and into other parts of Europe. Of particular note was the French philosopher and writer Joseph-Louis Lagrange (1736-1813), whose work in mathematics and celestial mechanics earned him a place among the leading scientists of the Enlightenment period.

Another significant figure was Paul Lagarde (1827-1891), a German biblical scholar and orientalist who made important contributions to the study of ancient Near Eastern languages and texts. His work helped shape the field of Assyriology and the understanding of the cultural heritage of the region.

Throughout history, the Lagarde surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from military personnel and clergy to academics and artists. The name's origins as a descriptor of a watchman or guard have given way to a diverse array of individuals and accomplishments, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagarde

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

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

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