Explore the Family Name Labs
The meaning of Labs
North German: variant of Laabs. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Labs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Labs has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked 47,210 in terms of popularity and slightly dipped to 49,087 by 2010, indicating a percentage change of -3.98%. The count, however, increased marginally from 423 to 429 between the same period, a change of 1.42%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -6.25%, dropping from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #49,087 | -3.98% |
| Count | 423 | 429 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labs
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Labs, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. This group represented 97.40% of the individuals bearing the Labs surname in 2000, which decreased a bit to 95.57% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the number of people identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 97.46%, rising from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. The category for two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.57% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.33% | 97.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |