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

Legrand, 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 Legrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Legrand in America

Legrand is the 6306th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Legrand surname appeared 5,413 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Legrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Legrand 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 Legrand

The surname LEGRAND is of French origin, and it can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "grand" meaning "large" or "great." The name was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was tall or physically imposing.

In medieval France, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or place names. The name LEGRAND was likely used to distinguish individuals with a particular physical trait or stature within their local communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEGRAND can be found in the census records of Normandy from the late 12th century. The name was particularly prevalent in northern France, including regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy.

During the Middle Ages, the LEGRAND family name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts. For example, a Jacques LEGRAND was recorded as a landowner in the village of Saint-Malo in Brittany in the 14th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname LEGRAND. One of the earliest was Pierre LEGRAND (c. 1360-1418), a French theologian and scholar who served as the Chancellor of the University of Paris. Another prominent figure was Jacques LEGRAND (1653-1733), a French lawyer and writer who authored several legal treatises.

In the 18th century, Louis LEGRAND (1711-1780) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice. Jean-Joseph LEGRAND (1784-1865) was a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes.

During the 19th century, Antoine LEGRAND (1828-1895) was a French soldier and military historian who wrote extensively about the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his contributions to military history.

The surname LEGRAND has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, architects, and military figures. While the name originated in northern France, it has since spread to other regions and countries through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Legrand

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

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

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