Explore the Family Name La Forte
The meaning of La Forte
Altered form of Italian Lo Forte ‘the strong one’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Liberato, Sal, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name La Forte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname La Forte saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,301 overall in terms of frequency and decreased to 32,900 by 2010, a change of -5.11%. The count also dipped from 700 to 697, marking a minor decline of -0.43%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the figure dropped by -7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #32,900 | -5.11% |
| Count | 700 | 697 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Forte
The Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname La Forte shifted over the same decade. The share of those identifying as White fell slightly from 84.29% to 81.21% whereas the Hispanic group saw an increase of 44.54%. The share of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, by 18.25% and 24.65% respectively. However, there was no representation for the Asian/Pacific Islander category. Those reporting two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from a previous 4.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.29% | 81.21% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 5.16% | 44.54% |
| Black | 4% | 4.73% | 18.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.57% | 4.45% | 24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.57% | 0% | 0% |