Explore the Family Name Laclaire
The meaning of Laclaire
Americanized form of French Leclair or Leclaire, with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laclaire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laclaire has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147th and by 2010, it had fallen to 64,054th, marking an 8.3% change. The total count of people with this surname also declined slightly from 320 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, a decrease of 2.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #64,054 | -8.3% |
| Count | 320 | 311 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laclaire
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the last name Laclaire. Over the ten-year period, there were no Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals with this surname. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 31.96% from 2.19% to 2.89%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname fell slightly from 87.19% to 83.92%, a decrease of 3.75%. Interestingly, the surname saw its first recorded Hispanic presence in 2010 at 2.89%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained fairly steady, declining slightly from 9.38% to 9.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.19% | 83.92% | -3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.38% | 9.32% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.89% | 31.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |