Explore the Family Name Labrada
The meaning of Labrada
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Labrada, of which there are several examples in Galicia, probably named from (terra) labrada ‘cultivated (land)’, from labrar ‘to cultivate’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Armando, Manuel, Luis, Ernesto, Jesus, Jorge, Orlando, Adela, Alberto, Alicia.
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How common is the last name Labrada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Labrada has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 22,078th most common name in the US with approximately 1093 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the ranking improved to 16,798th and the count increased by about 55.54%, resulting in roughly 1700 people with this surname. The proportion of people named Labrada per 100,000 also rose by 41.46% during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #16,798 | 23.92% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,700 | 55.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.58 | 41.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labrada
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Labrada surname identify as Hispanic. Their percentage increased slightly from 90.94% in 2000 to 92.47% in 2010. Those identifying as White represented 6.40% and 6.00% of Labradas in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a minor decrease. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Labradas saw a decline in their representation, with the former dropping from 0.64% to 0.41% and the latter declining from 1.56% to 0.71%. No one with the Labrada surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or had two or more races in either of the census years, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.94% | 92.47% | 1.68% |
| White | 6.4% | 6% | -6.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0.71% | -54.49% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.41% | -35.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |