Explore the Family Name La Piana
The meaning of La Piana
Italian (also Lapiana): variant of Piana, with the addition of the definite article la. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Emilia, Gasper, Lia, Nicola, Rosario, Sal, Salvator.
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How common is the last name La Piana in the United States?
The surname La Piana has seen a decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked at 44,103 and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 46,037, marking a change of -4.39. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a minor increase from 460 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, a change of 0.65. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also decreased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a change of -5.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,037 | -4.39% |
| Count | 460 | 463 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Piana
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname La Piana identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010, from 94.35% to 90.71%. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic or from two or more races both saw significant increases during this period. In 2000, only 2.83% identified as Hispanic, but by 2010 this had increased to 5.18%, marking an 83.04% change. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, an increase of 84.87%. The proportions of Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 90.71% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 5.18% | 83.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.81% | 84.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |