Explore the Family Name Laco
The meaning of Laco
1. Slovak and Croatian: from a pet form of the personal name Ladislav (see Lacek). 2. Croatian: from a diminutive of la(n)cman ‘fellow-countryman’, a word of German origin (see Landsman). 3. Hungarian (Lacó): from a pet form of the personal name László (see Laszlo). This surname is very rare in Hungary.
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How common is the last name Laco in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laco experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laco ranked as the 77,472nd most popular surname, while by 2010, it had fallen to the 86,645th position, marking an 11.84% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from a count of 230 in 2000 to 215 in 2010, a decline of 6.52%. Consequently, the proportion of those possessing the surname Laco per 100k population declined by 22.22% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #86,645 | -11.84% |
| Count | 230 | 215 | -6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts among those with the surname Laco. In 2000, 71.74% were identified as white, which decreased to 67.44% in 2010. There was also a decline in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, falling from 10.87% in 2000 to 9.77% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of Hispanic individuals increased significantly from 10.43% to 19.07% during the same period. No data was available for those identifying as two or more races after 2000, nor for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.74% | 67.44% | -5.99% |
| Hispanic | 10.43% | 19.07% | 82.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.87% | 9.77% | -10.12% |
| Two or More Races | 4.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |