Explore the Family Name Lablanc
The meaning of Lablanc
Altered form of French Leblanc, with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation). Some characteristic forenames: French Aurele, Elodie, Jean-Guy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lablanc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lablanc slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 29,261 in 2000 to 29,793 in 2010, representing a 1.82% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 3.54%, from 762 people in 2000 to 789 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.57%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,261 | #29,793 | -1.82% |
| Count | 762 | 789 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lablanc
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lablanc also showed some variation over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 79.21%, a slight increase from 78.08% in 2000. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising by 56.16% from 2.76% in 2000 to 4.31% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 11.15% in 2000 to 8.62% in 2010, a drop of 22.69%. Populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races were reported as zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a small decrease of 7.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.08% | 79.21% | 1.45% |
| Black | 11.15% | 8.62% | -22.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.77% | 5.32% | -7.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.31% | 56.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |