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

Leggette, 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 Leggette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leggette in America

Leggette is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leggette surname appeared 718 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 Leggette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leggette 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 Leggette

The surname Leggette is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "leggier," which means "light" or "nimble." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was particularly agile or quick on their feet.

The earliest known record of the name Leggette dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of charters and documents related to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. This indicates that the name was present in the Île-de-France region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Leggette was also found in the Records of the Exchequer of Normandy, which were administrative records kept by the English government in the Norman territories they controlled at the time. This suggests that the name had spread to the Normandy region by that point.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Leggette was Jean Leggette, who was born in Rouen, Normandy, in 1412. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and England during the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable figure with the Leggette surname was Marie Leggette, born in 1521 in Amiens, Picardy. She was a renowned herbalist and apothecary, known for her expertise in medicinal plants and natural remedies.

In the 16th century, the name Leggette appeared in the parish records of the village of Châlons-en-Champagne, which was then part of the Champagne region. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of France by that time.

One of the most famous individuals with the Leggette surname was Jacques Leggette, born in 1587 in Lyon. He was a distinguished philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the subject of metaphysics and the nature of reality.

Another notable figure was Pierre Leggette, born in 1644 in Marseille. He was a celebrated explorer and navigator who undertook several voyages to the Americas and the Caribbean, contributing to the mapping and exploration of those regions.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the name has evolved over time, with variations such as Legette, Leget, and Legget appearing in historical records. Additionally, there are instances where the name was associated with specific locations, such as Leggette-sur-Loire or Leggette-en-Vexin, suggesting that some branches of the family may have taken on locational surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leggette

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

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

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