Explore the Family Name La Femina
The meaning of La Femina
Italian: nickname for an effeminate man, from the definite article la + femmina ‘female’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name La Femina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname La Femina has seen a slight dip in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, falling from 51,458th to 52,619th, a change of -2.26%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.68%, from 380 in 2000 to 394 in 2010. The proportion of people named La Femina per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #52,619 | -2.26% |
| Count | 380 | 394 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Femina
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname La Femina. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable percentage rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 44.30%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased by 28.48%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly by 1.71%. No significant change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.67% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.28% | 44.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.03% | 28.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |