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UK surname

Lacroix

A French topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a cross or crucifix, or a crossroads.

In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Lacroix surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 163, ranked #22,407, up from #27,447 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Worcester, Bexley and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lacroix is 163 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 270.5%.

1881 census count

44

Ranked #27,447

Modern count

163

2016, ranked #22,407

Peak year

2016

163 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lacroix had 44 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,447 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016, ranked #22,407.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 66 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lacroix surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lacroix surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lacroix surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lacroix over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 44 #27,447
1891 historical 30 #31,889
1901 historical 63 #27,134
1911 historical 66 #26,249
1997 modern 122 #23,917
1998 modern 132 #23,394
1999 modern 132 #23,602
2000 modern 141 #22,648
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 139 #22,991
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 131 #23,756
2005 modern 128 #24,076
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 146 #23,352
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 143 #24,056
2012 modern 149 #23,372
2013 modern 145 #24,207
2014 modern 158 #23,022
2015 modern 158 #22,913
2016 modern 163 #22,407

Geography

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Where Lacroix' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Worcester, Bexley and Hammersmith and Fulham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Worcester 005 Worcester
2 Worcester 002 Worcester
3 Bexley 018 Bexley
4 Bexley 001 Bexley
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 017 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lacroix

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lacroix surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lacroix

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lacroix, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lacroix surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lacroix household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lacroix is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lacroix is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lacroix falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lacroix is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lacroix, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lacroix

The surname Lacroix has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French phrase "la croix," which translates to "the cross." This name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent cross or roadside shrine.

During the medieval period, many surnames were adopted based on geographic locations, occupations, or physical characteristics. Lacroix was likely a descriptive surname given to those residing near a notable cross or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lacroix can be found in the Livre des métiers, a document from Paris in the 13th century, which listed various trades and professions. This suggests that the name was already in use by this time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Bordeaux, where a certain Jean Lacroix was mentioned as a merchant. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original region and was being used by individuals in different professions.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Lacroix. One of the most famous was Camille Lacroix (1795-1859), a French historian and writer who authored numerous works on the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era.

Another notable figure was Frédéric Lacroix (1835-1908), a French painter and illustrator known for his works depicting historical events and literary scenes. His paintings can be found in various museums across France.

In the field of science, Henri Lacroix (1892-1974) was a renowned French mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the study of differential equations and celestial mechanics.

The name Lacroix also has a connection to literature. Félicité Robert de Lamennais (1782-1854), better known by his pen name Lamennais, was a French philosopher and writer who used the pseudonym Lacroix in some of his early works.

In the realm of music, Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), better known as P.L. Jacob, was a French writer and music critic who wrote extensively about opera and classical music under the pen name Bibliophile Jacob.

These examples demonstrate the wide-ranging fields in which individuals bearing the surname Lacroix have made significant contributions throughout history, solidifying its place as a prominent French surname with deep roots and cultural significance.

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1881 census detail

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Lacroix families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lacroix surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Sussex leads with 17 Lacroix' recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.32x.

County Total Index
Sussex 17 32.32x
Middlesex 8 2.56x
Surrey 4 2.63x
Hampshire 2 3.13x
Kent 1 0.94x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 13 Lacroix' recorded in 1881 and an index of 122.53x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 13 122.53x
St Pancras London 6 23.89x
Hastings St Mary 4 305.34x
Battersea 3 26.13x
St Faith Winchester 2 666.67x
Islington London 1 3.31x
Lambeth 1 3.68x
Lee 1 64.52x
St Martin In Fields 1 53.48x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lacroix surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Agnes 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
Christine 1
Eugenie 1
Harriet 1
Helen 1
Leonie 1
Louise 1
Mathilde 1
Pauline 1
Rose 1
Rosine 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lacroix surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 2
Paul 2
William 2
Andre 1
August 1
Brian 1
Frederick 1
L.U. 1
Leon 1
Leopold 1
Louis 1
Neston 1
Ondri 1
Peter 1

FAQ

Lacroix surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lacroix surname in 1881?

In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Lacroix surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lacroix surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016. That gives Lacroix a modern rank of #22,407.

What does the Lacroix surname mean?

A French topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a cross or crucifix, or a crossroads.

What does the Lacroix map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lacroix bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.