Explore the Family Name Laack
The meaning of Laack
1. North German: topographic name for someone living in a swampy or wetland area, Middle Low German lake, or a habitational name from Laak on the Orte river in Lower Saxony. 2. Possibly also Dutch (Van Laack): topographic name for someone living near a water named Laak, from laak ‘border water’.
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How common is the last name Laack in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laack has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,880th, but by 2010 it had jumped up to the 50,659th position, marking a 7.69% increase. The count of people with this surname also rose from 351 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, an increase of 17.38%. The proportion of individuals with the Laack surname per 100,000 people also grew slightly from 0.13 to 0.14 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #50,659 | 7.69% |
| Count | 351 | 412 | 17.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laack
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Laack identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.44% in 2000 to 95.39% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.42% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. There were no individuals in either year who identified as being of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 95.39% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.18% | 9.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |