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

LeGrant, 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 LeGrant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeGrant in America

LeGrant is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeGrant surname appeared 307 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 LeGrant.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeGrant 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 LeGrant

The surname LEGRANT is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. Initially, the name was derived from the old French term "le grant," meaning "the great" or "the large." This moniker was likely bestowed upon an individual who possessed a notable stature or wielded significant influence within their community.

Historically, the LEGRANT name first emerged in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landowners and their holdings in England following the Norman Conquest.

During the medieval period, the LEGRANT name appeared in various manorial records, tax rolls, and parish registers across northern France. Notably, a certain Jean LEGRANT was mentioned in the archives of the city of Rouen in 1312, indicating the presence of this family within the region.

As time progressed, the LEGRANT surname underwent slight variations in spelling, including LEGRAND, LEGRAN, and LEGRANE. These alterations were often attributed to regional dialects or the preferences of individual scribes who documented the name.

Among the notable individuals bearing this surname throughout history is Pierre LEGRANT (1506-1572), a renowned French architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of the iconic Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley. Another prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste LEGRANT (1720-1807), a French writer and philosopher whose works explored themes of ethics and morality.

In the realm of military service, François LEGRANT (1685-1755) distinguished himself as a highly decorated French general during the War of the Austrian Succession, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

Crossing the English Channel, the LEGRANT name also found its way into British records, with William LEGRANT (1648-1718) emerging as a notable figure. He served as the Lord Mayor of London during the early 18th century, playing a significant role in the city's governance and commercial affairs.

Additionally, the LEGRANT surname can be traced to various place names across France, including the village of Legrand-Bordes in the department of Gers, as well as the hamlet of Legrant within the commune of Montmerle-sur-Saône in the Ain department.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeGrant

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

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

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