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

Lagoy, 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 Lagoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagoy in America

Lagoy is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagoy surname appeared 416 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 Lagoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagoy 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 Lagoy

The surname LAGOY is believed to have originated in France during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "goye" meaning "path" or "way." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a particular path or road.

The earliest recorded instances of the LAGOY surname appear in historical documents from the 14th century in the region of Normandy, France. It is possible that the name is connected to a specific place name or location, as was common with many surnames during this period, but no definitive evidence has been found to confirm this.

One of the earliest known individuals with the LAGOY surname was Jean LAGOY, a French merchant who lived in the city of Rouen in the late 15th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Marie LAGOY, a nun who lived in the Abbey of Fontevraud in the early 16th century and was known for her dedication to charitable works.

In the 17th century, the LAGOY surname began to spread beyond the borders of France. Records show that a family with this name settled in the Dutch Republic (present-day Netherlands) during this time, possibly due to religious persecution or economic opportunities.

One prominent figure from this period was Pierre LAGOY, a French Huguenot (Protestant) who fled to the Netherlands in the late 1600s to escape religious persecution. He and his family played a significant role in the establishment of the French Protestant community in Amsterdam.

As the LAGOY surname continued to disperse across Europe in the following centuries, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the 19th century, for example, a LAGOY family settled in the British colony of New Zealand, where they became involved in the early development of the country's agriculture and trade sectors.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the LAGOY surname, including:

1. Jacques LAGOY (1612-1677), a French philosopher and theologian known for his writings on metaphysics and natural law.

2. Émilie LAGOY (1782-1856), a French painter and engraver whose works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

3. Henri LAGOY (1865-1943), a Belgian architect who designed several important buildings in Brussels, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts.

4. Léon LAGOY (1901-1978), a French novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of social inequality and human resilience.

5. Isabelle LAGOY (born 1975), a contemporary French artist known for her large-scale installations and sculptures made from recycled materials.

While the origins of the LAGOY surname may be shrouded in some mystery, its presence throughout history and across various regions of the world serves as a testament to the diverse journeys and experiences of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagoy

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

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

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