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

Largie, 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 Largie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Largie in America

Largie is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Largie surname appeared 121 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 Largie.

The history of the last name Largie

The surname Largie is believed to have originated in Scotland, likely during the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "learg," which means a little eminence or rising ground, suggesting that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived on or near a small hill or raised area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1264, where a person named Adam de Lergy is mentioned. This spelling variation, Lergy, provides insight into the potential evolution of the name over time.

During the 16th century, the name Largie surfaced in various records, such as the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland. In 1538, a John Largie was noted as being involved in a land transaction in the area of Kirkcudbright, located in the southwest region of Scotland.

In the 17th century, the name Largie was associated with a notable figure, Robert Largie, who was born around 1620 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the surname in the region for generations.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Largie was William Largie, born in 1745 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He served as a soldier in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Canada after the conflict ended.

In the 19th century, the name Largie appeared in various historical documents related to the Scottish Highlands. One example is James Largie, born in 1802 in Inverness-shire, who was a respected crofter (tenant farmer) and played a role in the Highland Clearances, a period of forced displacement of Highland communities.

While the surname Largie is not as common as some other Scottish names, it has persisted throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from agriculture and commerce to military service. The name's origins can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands and its connection to the Gaelic language, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Largie

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

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

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