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

LaGiness, 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 LaGiness surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaGiness in America

LaGiness is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaGiness surname appeared 312 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 LaGiness.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaGiness 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 LaGiness

The surname LAGINESS is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "lagine," which referred to a small body of water or a pond. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided near or been associated with a pond or lake.

The earliest known record of the LAGINESS name appears in a 1437 document from the region of Normandy, where a man named Pierre LAGINESS is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already been established in that area by the 15th century. Other early spellings of the name include LAGENESSE, LAGENAIS, and LAGENOIS, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LAGINESS surname was Jean LAGINESS (1523-1598), a prominent merchant and trader from the city of Rouen. His business dealings and travels throughout Europe helped to spread the name to other regions.

During the 17th century, the LAGINESS name appears in several historical records from the Netherlands, suggesting that some members of the family had migrated there, possibly due to religious persecution or economic opportunities. One such individual was Adriaan LAGINESS (1642-1712), a skilled woodcarver who worked on various projects for the Dutch nobility.

In the 18th century, a branch of the LAGINESS family settled in the German state of Prussia, where they acquired noble status. One of their descendants, Friedrich von LAGINESS (1786-1867), served as a military officer during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected landowner and philanthropist.

Another notable figure with the LAGINESS surname was Marie LAGINESS (1845-1923), a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious salons and galleries across Europe during the late 19th century.

While the LAGINESS surname is not particularly common today, it holds a rich history that spans several centuries and regions, reflecting the journeys and accomplishments of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaGiness

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

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

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