Explore the Family Name Labus
The meaning of Labus
1. Polish (Łabus): nickname from łaba ‘paw’. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Ignatz, Otto, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Labus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Labus saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dipped from 38079 in 2000 to 40016 in 2010, marking a -5.09% change. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 547 to 548 over the same period, indicating a 0.18% increase. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.2 to 0.19, reflecting a -5.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #40,016 | -5.09% |
| Count | 547 | 548 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labus
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Labus, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both years, although there was a minor decrease from 93.60% in 2000 to 92.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.38% to 2.92%, marking a 22.69% change. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities saw a decrease from 2.19% to 1.46%. The most significant change was seen within the Hispanic demographic, jumping from 1.28% to 2.37%, an increase of 85.16%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 92.88% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 2.92% | 22.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.37% | 85.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.46% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |