Explore the Family Name Labenz
The meaning of Labenz
German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Holstein, Brandenburg, and Pomerania, or from Labens in former East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Labenz in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Labenz saw a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 60,790th position, representing a change of -0.93%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Labenz surname increased during this period from 313 to 331, marking a growth of 5.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also underwent a slight decrease of -8.33% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #60,790 | -0.93% |
| Count | 313 | 331 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labenz
The ethnicity distribution of the Labenz surname, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.76% did so, increasing slightly to 98.19% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.92%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this fell to zero by 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 98.19% | 0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |