Explore the Family Name Labra

The meaning of Labra

Asturian-Leonese: Castilianized form of a habitational name from the town of Llabra, in Asturias (Spain). Compare De Labra. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Luis, Tito, Fernando, Jose, Juan, Manuel, Miguel, Adelaido, Agapito, Alfredo, Armando.

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How common is the last name Labra in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Labra has seen a significant increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Labra was ranked 21,295 in terms of popularity; however, by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 16,824 - a change of 21%. The count of this surname also increased during the same period, from 1,147 in 2000 to 1,697 in 2010, marking an approximate growth of almost 48%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose by 34.88%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#21,295#16,82421%
Count1,1471,69747.95%
Proportion per 100k0.430.5834.88%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labra

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Labra, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic group holds the majority of this surname with 87.10% in 2000 increasing to 89.10% in 2010. However, for Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and those of two or more races, there have been decreases in the percentages associated with the surname Labra. Specifically, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 5.06% to 4.60%; Whites from 5.67% to 4.66%; and those identifying as two or more races from 1.66% to 1.41%. The Black demographic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups held minimal to no representation among individuals with the surname Labra in both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic87.1%89.1%2.3%
White5.67%4.66%-17.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander5.06%4.6%-9.09%
Two or More Races1.66%1.41%-15.06%
Black0.52%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%