Explore the Family Name Lacap

The meaning of Lacap

Filipino: nickname from a Hispanicized form of Pangasinense lakap ‘hug’.

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How common is the last name Lacap in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lacap has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname moved up from 43,377th position in 2000 to 35,812th in 2010, marking an impressive advance of 17.44%. The number of people carrying the Lacap name also soared by 33.69%, expanding from 469 individuals in 2000 to 627 in 2010. This growth translates to a proportion per 100,000 population increase of 23.53% during the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#43,377#35,81217.44%
Count46962733.69%
Proportion per 100k0.170.2123.53%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacap

Examining the ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, majority of those bearing the Lacap surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group's percentage rose slightly from 87.85% in 2000 to 89.47% in 2010, indicating a positive change of 1.84%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races also experienced a minor uptick, moving from 3.84% to 3.99%. Conversely, those who identified as White saw a significant decrease in representation, dropping by 35.31% over the course of the decade. Similarly, the Hispanic representation declined by 8.10%, while Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander87.85%89.47%1.84%
Hispanic4.69%4.31%-8.1%
Two or More Races3.84%3.99%3.91%
White3.2%2.07%-35.31%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%