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

Lego, 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 Lego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lego in America

Lego is the 26143rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lego surname appeared 936 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 Lego.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lego 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 Lego

The surname LEGO is not of ancient origin, but rather a modern creation. It does not stem from any particular country or region, but was invented in the 20th century as a brand name for a popular line of construction toys.

The name LEGO was coined by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter and toymaker who founded the company Lego in 1932. The word "LEGO" is derived from the Danish phrase "leg godt," which means "play well." Christiansen chose this name to reflect the company's mission of producing high-quality toys that encourage creativity and imaginative play.

While the LEGO brand has become a global phenomenon, the surname itself is not found in historical records or manuscripts. It did not exist as a traditional family name until the company's establishment in the early 20th century.

The first recorded use of the name LEGO was in 1934, when Christiansen began producing the iconic plastic construction bricks that would later become the company's flagship product. Since then, the name LEGO has become synonymous with these colorful interlocking bricks and the endless possibilities for building and creativity they represent.

Several notable individuals have been associated with the LEGO brand over the years. Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891-1958), the company's founder, is considered the father of the LEGO empire. His son, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (1920-1995), succeeded him as the company's leader and oversaw its growth and expansion into international markets.

Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen (born 1947), Godtfred's son, served as the company's president and CEO from 1979 to 2004, guiding LEGO through a period of significant growth and innovation. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp (born 1968) held the position of CEO from 2004 to 2017, leading LEGO's transformation into a global brand and diversifying its product offerings.

While the surname LEGO is not found in historical records, its impact on popular culture and the world of toys is undeniable. It has become a household name and a symbol of creativity, imagination, and timeless play for generations of children and adults alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lego

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

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

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