Explore the Family Name Labine
The meaning of Labine
French Canadian: topographic name from Occitan labine ‘land cut by ravines’, ‘small stony ravine’, or perhaps a habitational name from La Bine, a place in Aveyron. Compare Labean. History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Pierre Guédry dit Grivois and Labine, a son of Claude Guédry dit Grivois and Laverdure (see Guedry). He married Marguerite Brassaud at Port-Royal in Acadia (now Annapolis Royal in NS, Canada), c.1722. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Labean. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aldor, Fernand, Gabrielle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Labine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Labine has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Labine stood at rank 38,890 and by 2010, it slightly dropped to 40,261 which reflects a -3.53% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased from 534 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname has decreased by 10% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #40,261 | -3.53% |
| Count | 534 | 544 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labine
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Labine identify as White; 94.38% in 2000 and 93.01% in 2010. There has been a notable rise in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races from 1.69% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, indicating a significant change of 95.86%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic has remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from 1.31% to 1.29%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native has decreased from 2.43% to 1.84%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities have remained at 0% during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.01% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 3.31% | 95.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 1.84% | -24.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.29% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |