Lagasse

Lagasse Meaning & Origin

About Lagasse
The surname Lagasse is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gache," meaning "awkward" or "clumsy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being clumsy or awkward in their movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Lagasse can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lagasse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lagasse: 2,823
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lagasse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Lagasse is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA0 G AA1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/lɑˈgɑsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lagasse in Braille

Here's how to represent Lagasse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lagasse in braille

How to sign the name Lagasse using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Lagasse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lagasse in sign language

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