Explore the Family Name De Laet
The meaning of De Laet
Flemish: cognate of Dutch De Laat. Some characteristic forenames: French Alberic, Michel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Laet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Laet saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636th most common surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it had moved up to 69,170th. The number of individuals with this surname increased as well, growing by approximately 8%, from 263 in 2000 to 284 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of De Laet's per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #69,170 | 0.67% |
| Count | 263 | 284 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Laet
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Laet. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this name identified as White, with a slight increase from 93.92% to 94.37%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.66% to 2.82% over the decade. A new development in 2010 was the presence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, accounting for 1.76% of De Laets. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of De Laets identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 94.37% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 2.82% | 6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |