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

Laguerre, 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 Laguerre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laguerre in America

Laguerre is the 10174th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laguerre surname appeared 3,171 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 Laguerre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laguerre 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 Laguerre

The surname LAGUERRE has its origins in France, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "guerre," meaning "war," and the prefix "la," indicating a connection to a location or occupation related to warfare or military activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAGUERRE can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records from northern France. It is believed that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near military encampments or fortified settlements during times of conflict.

During the 13th century, the name LAGUERRE appeared in the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of historical documents maintained by the French monarchy. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of importance or rendered military services to the Crown.

In the 14th century, the name LAGUERRE was found in the Livre des Bourgeois de la Ville de Reims, a record of the citizens of the city of Reims. This indicates that the surname had spread to different regions of France and was becoming more established among the general population.

Notable individuals bearing the surname LAGUERRE throughout history include:

1. Edmond Laguerre (1834-1886), a renowned French mathematician known for his contributions to the theory of differential equations and the development of Laguerre polynomials.

2. Georges Laguerre (1865-1943), a French artist and painter who was part of the Impressionist and Fauvist movements.

3. Enrique Laguerre (1853-1915), a Cuban independence fighter and military leader who played a significant role in the struggles against Spanish colonial rule.

4. Louis Laguerre (1663-1721), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable structures in Paris, including the Hôtel de Lassay and the Church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Île.

5. Jean-Baptiste Laguerre (1725-1805), a French playwright and dramatist who wrote numerous comedies and satirical works during the 18th century.

Throughout its history, the surname LAGUERRE has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Laguerr, Laguere, and La Guerre, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laguerre

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

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

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