Ligonde
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a French place name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Ligonde. That puts it at #83,226 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ligonde surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#83,226
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
226
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 226 bearers of the surname Ligonde in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 83226th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ligonde, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ligonde
The surname Ligonde is believed to have originated in France during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "ligonde," which means "a small stream or rivulet." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ligonde can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a person named Petrus de Ligonde, indicating that the name was in use by that time.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of the citizens of the city of Rouen in Normandy. This record includes the name of a certain Jehan Ligonde, who was likely a resident of the city during that period.
During the 15th century, the name Ligonde was associated with a noble family from the Burgundy region of France. One notable member of this family was Philippe de Ligonde, who served as a knight and counselor to the Duke of Burgundy in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the name Ligonde appeared in the records of the Parlement de Paris, which was the highest court of justice in France at the time. A lawyer named Jacques Ligonde is mentioned in these records, indicating that the name had spread to the legal profession.
Another notable individual with the surname Ligonde was Marie-Anne Ligonde, a French writer and poet who lived in the 18th century. She was born in 1745 and gained recognition for her poetry and literary works during the Enlightenment period.
In the 19th century, the name Ligonde was associated with a family of artists and painters from the city of Lyon. One of the most famous members of this family was Henri Ligonde, a landscape painter who was born in 1823 and exhibited his works at the Paris Salon.
While the surname Ligonde has its origins in France, it has spread to other parts of the world over time. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to various regions of France, where it was likely initially associated with geographical features or occupations related to small streams or brooks.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ligonde
Among Census respondents with the surname Ligonde, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ligonde bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ligonde surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.7%
- Unknown or suppressed3.1%
- Two or more races2.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Ligonde surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #83,226 | 21.8% |
| Count | 155 | 226 | 45.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Ligonde bearers went from 155 to 226 (+45.8% change). The surname moved up 23,251 positions in the national ranking, going from #106,477 to #83,226.
FAQ
Ligonde surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Ligonde?
The surname Ligonde holds position #83,226 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Ligonde surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ligonde, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.