Lavergne is a French surname and given name that originated from Normandy, France. It is derived from the Latin word "lucerna," which means 'lantern' or 'torch'. The name Lavergne is believed to have been borne by those who worked with lighting or were associated with light in some way. Over time, it has become a distinct family name and given name in its own right. In France, it is most commonly found in the Normandy region, but it can also be encountered elsewhere throughout the country and even internationally among families of French descent.
The name Lavergne experienced a notable peak in popularity during the early to mid-1910s, with a significant jump from 6 births in both 1912 and 1913 to a high of 34 births in 1917. However, this trend began to decline thereafter, reaching as low as 5 births in some years post-WWII. Overall, there were 526 babies named Lavergne from 1912 to 1947.