Explore the Family Name Laba
The meaning of Laba
1. Polish (mainly Łaba) and Rusyn: nickname from Polish dialect łaba ‘paw’ (standard Polish łapa), Rusyn laba ‘leg’, probably denoting a man with big extremities. 2. Czech: nickname derived from the dialect verb lábat ‘to swig’. 3. Czech: possibly also from a pet form of the Biblical personal name Laban. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Mieczyslaw, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Laba in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laba has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laba was ranked as the 38,890th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 534 people bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had moved up to 38,754 with an increased count of 570 individuals, demonstrating a popularity growth rate of 0.35%. The proportion per 100k, however, saw a marginal decrease from 0.2 to 0.19, marking a 5% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #38,754 | 0.35% |
| Count | 534 | 570 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laba
Regarding its ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Laba surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 88.39% of those with the Laba surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 86.32% in 2010. During this decade, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.87% to 6.67%, marking a 36.96% change. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander bearers also increased from 1.50% to 1.75%. However, the proportion of those with the Laba surname who identified under two or more races saw a reduction from 4.12% to 3.33%. The surname had no association with individuals of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.39% | 86.32% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.87% | 6.67% | 36.96% |
| Two or More Races | 4.12% | 3.33% | -19.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.75% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |