Explore the Family Name Labue
The meaning of Labue
Altered form of Italian Lo Bue, a nickname meaning ‘the ox’ (lo ‘the’ + bue ‘ox’) or of the feminized form LaBua. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Labue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Labue has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,610 while in 2010 it fell to a rank of 88,685, marking a decrease of about 23.84%. Similarly, the count, which indicates the number of people with this surname, also dropped from 254 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, a decrease of roughly 17.72%. The proportion per 100k individuals with the Labue surname similarly decreased by 22.22% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #88,685 | -23.84% |
| Count | 254 | 209 | -17.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labue
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Labue according to the Decennial U.S. Census data is predominantly White, making up 94.09% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.34% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in Hispanic representation within this surname group, from 2.36% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, an increase of 41.95%. Additionally, the presence of Two or more races appeared in 2010 recording 2.39%, where there was none reported in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not recorded for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 92.34% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 3.35% | 41.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |