Explore the Family Name Lacharite

The meaning of Lacharite

French Canadian (Lacharité): habitational name from La-Charité-sur-Loire in Nièvre, France. This surname was originally a soldier’s name and is not found in France. History: The ancestor of Lacharites was Jean-Baptiste Lampron dit Lacharité from La-Charité-sur-Loire in Bourgogne, France, a soldier, who arrived in QC in 1665. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Alain, Andre, Pierre, Rejean.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacharite saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 65,424th, a decline of 12.55%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the surname Lacharite also decreased from 327 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, a reduction of 7.34%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 16.67% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#58,130#65,424-12.55%
Count327303-7.34%
Proportion per 100k0.120.1-16.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacharite

The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Lacharite. It reveals that the vast majority identified as white in both 2000 and 2010 -- 96.94% and 98.68%, respectively, indicating an increase of 1.79%. No individuals with the surname Lacharite identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities.

20002010Change
White96.94%98.68%1.79%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%