Explore the Family Name Labove
The meaning of Labove
French: variant of Labauve and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Ulysse.
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How common is the last name Labove in the United States?
The surname Labove, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903rd in terms of popularity, moving up to the rank of 50,275th by 2010 - a change of approximately 1.23%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 385 to 416 over the same time period, representing an 8.05% growth. Notably, the proportion of people with the Labove surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #50,275 | 1.23% |
| Count | 385 | 416 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labove
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Labove surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 85.19% in 2000 to 85.82% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a substantial increase of 29.23%, albeit from a smaller base of 1.30% to 1.68%. There was also a new identification with two or more races in 2010, which was absent in 2000. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased from 12.21% to 9.62% over the decade. No individuals with the Labove surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.19% | 85.82% | 0.74% |
| Black | 12.21% | 9.62% | -21.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.68% | 29.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |