Explore the Family Name Lacaille
The meaning of Lacaille
French: 1. metonymic occupational name for someone who caught and sold quails, a variant of Caille 2, with fused feminine definite article la. 2. topographic name for a person living on a patch of pebbly or stony soil, a variant of Caille 1, with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from La Caille, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Lacoy.
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How common is the last name Lacaille in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacaille has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lacaille ranked 113,519 in popularity with 143 counts, translating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 105,600, with 169 counts and a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 individuals. This represents an increase of approximately 7% in rank and 18% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #105,600 | 6.98% |
| Count | 143 | 169 | 18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacaille
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lacaille also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of Lacailles identifying as white decreased slightly from 67.83% to 65.68%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 4.20% to 4.73%. The percentage of Lacailles who identified as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 0.26%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a minimal decrease from 4.20% to 4.14%. Interestingly, the largest change was seen among those identifying as two or more races—this group increased from 4.20% to 5.92%, a change of nearly 41%. No data was available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.83% | 65.68% | -3.17% |
| Black | 19.58% | 19.53% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 5.92% | 40.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 4.73% | 12.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 4.14% | -1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |