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

LeGrande, 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 LeGrande surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeGrande in America

LeGrande is the 22516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeGrande surname appeared 1,142 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 LeGrande.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeGrande 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 LeGrande

The surname LEGRANDE originates from France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "grand" meaning "great" or "large". The name likely referred to a tall or imposing person, or someone of great stature or importance.

LEGRANDE was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. Early variations of the spelling included Legrand, Le Grand, and Le Graunnt. The name appears in some medieval records, such as the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres from the 12th century, which mentions a "Robertus Legrande".

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Jehan Legrande, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the late 14th century. Another notable bearer was Robert Le Grand, a 15th-century French physician and astrologer who served as the personal physician to King Charles VII.

In England, the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was likely introduced by French immigrants or Huguenot refugees. One of the earliest recorded English bearers was John Legrande, a merchant from London who is mentioned in the parish records of St. Dunstan's in the East in 1587.

During the 17th century, the name Legrande was found in various French-speaking regions, including Canada. Jacques Legrande, a French settler, was among the early inhabitants of Quebec in the 1640s. His descendants went on to establish the Legrande family in Canada.

Other notable individuals with this surname include Lucien Legrande, a 19th-century French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, who lived from 1819 to 1891. In the United States, William Legrande was a prominent lawyer and politician from South Carolina, serving as a member of the state legislature in the early 19th century.

The surname LEGRANDE has a rich history, originating from the Old French language and reflecting the stature and importance of its early bearers. While the name has evolved over centuries, it continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeGrande

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

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

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