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

LeCroy, 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 LeCroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeCroy in America

LeCroy is the 15727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeCroy surname appeared 1,854 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 LeCroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeCroy 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 LeCroy

The surname LECROY has its origins in France, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "croy," meaning "belief" or "faith." It is thought to have initially been a nickname for someone known for their strong religious convictions or devotion.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various forms, including Le Croy, Le Croye, and Le Croyé. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jehan Le Croy, who was mentioned in the records of the city of Paris in 1295. Another notable figure was Guillaume Le Croy, a prominent merchant and landowner in Normandy during the late 14th century.

The surname LECROY is also found in historical records from the 15th century, such as the "Livre des Bourgeois de Paris" (Book of Parisian Bourgeois), which lists several individuals with this name, including Pierre Le Croy (born around 1420) and Jehan Le Croy (born around 1435).

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread beyond France, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in neighboring regions, including the Low Countries (modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands). One notable figure from this period was Charles de Croy (1506-1572), a nobleman and military leader in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

The LECROY surname has also been associated with place names, such as the village of Le Croy in the Ardennes region of France. This connection suggests that some bearers of the name may have adopted it based on their place of origin or residence.

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

1. René de Croy (1491-1539), a French nobleman and military commander during the Italian Wars.
2. Charles de Croy (1623-1698), a Flemish nobleman and Prince-Bishop of Liège.
3. Marie de Croy (1605-1664), a Flemish noblewoman and the wife of Prince Albert of Arenberg.
4. Philippe de Croy (1801-1871), a Belgian politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Belgium.
5. Émile Le Croy (1854-1928), a French painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.

The LECROY surname has endured over the centuries, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the medieval traditions of France and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeCroy

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

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

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