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

Laigo, 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 Laigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laigo in America

Laigo is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laigo surname appeared 150 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 Laigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laigo 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 Laigo

The surname LAIGO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the Spanish regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "llaig," which means "ugly" or "unpleasant," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAIGO surname can be found in the historic Catalan town of Vilafranca del Penedès, where a document from the year 1352 mentions a certain Pere LAIGO, who was likely a local resident or landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the antiquity of the name and its presence in the region.

During the 15th century, the LAIGO surname gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where a family by that name held significant influence and wealth. Notable members of this family include Jaume LAIGO (1421-1498), a renowned merchant and patron of the arts, and Isabel LAIGO (1472-1541), who was known for her philanthropic endeavors and support of local churches.

As the centuries passed, the LAIGO surname spread beyond the borders of Spain, with several individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Antonio LAIGO (1642-1711), an Italian composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Mantua and contributed to the development of the early Baroque style.

In the 19th century, the LAIGO surname found its way to the Americas, with several immigrants from Spain and Italy settling in various parts of the New World. One notable figure was José LAIGO (1832-1901), a Cuban-born writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary circles of Havana and was a vocal advocate for Cuban independence.

Another prominent individual with the LAIGO surname was Alejandro LAIGO (1874-1945), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the early 20th century and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy.

While the LAIGO surname may have humble beginnings as a descriptive nickname, it has since gained a rich history and has been associated with notable figures across various disciplines and regions of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laigo

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

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

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