Explore the Family Name La Bianca
The meaning of La Bianca
Italian: nickname from la bianca, literally ‘the white (female) one’, or possibly a metronymic from the personal name Bianca. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giuseppe, Angelo, Gaspare, Gennaro, Lorenzo, Mario, Nunzio, Rocco.
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How common is the last name La Bianca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname La Bianca has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,269th and by 2010, it had risen to the 49,461st spot, an increase of 8.86%. The number of people with this last name also grew during this period, from 356 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, marking a 19.38% increase. The proportion of individuals named La Bianca per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #49,461 | 8.86% |
| Count | 356 | 425 | 19.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Bianca
Concerning ethnicity and based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname La Bianca identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of individuals with this surname identified as such, though there was a slight decrease of 2.36% in the decade. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010, a growth of 79.19%. Meanwhile, the percentage of La Biancas identifying with two or more races emerged in the 2010 census at 1.65%, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.35% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.53% | 79.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |