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

Lagroon, 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 Lagroon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagroon in America

Lagroon is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagroon surname appeared 101 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 Lagroon.

The history of the last name Lagroon

The surname LAGROON has its origins in France, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have emerged from the region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from a place name or local landmark, possibly a lagoon or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAGROON can be found in the parish records of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, a small village near the Normandy coast, dating back to 1587. The entry mentions a certain Jean LAGROON, who was a fisherman by trade.

In the 17th century, the LAGROON name began to spread beyond Normandy, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Pierre LAGROON (1621-1689), a merchant and landowner from Rouen, who was known for his involvement in the local trade guilds.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques LAGROON (1738-1812), a renowned clockmaker from Paris. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the French nobility, and several examples of his work can be found in museums across Europe.

As the LAGROON family continued to grow and disperse, some members ventured beyond the borders of France. In the early 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they adopted the Dutch spelling of the name, LAGROONE. One notable member was Adriaan LAGROONE (1802-1878), a successful banker and philanthropist in Amsterdam.

Another significant figure was Marie LAGROON (1856-1932), a French author and feminist activist. Her writings advocated for women's rights and education, and she was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement in Paris.

Throughout its history, the LAGROON surname has maintained a connection to coastal regions and maritime traditions, with many individuals bearing the name engaging in professions related to the sea or waterways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagroon

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

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 Lagroon 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.

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

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