Explore the Family Name Lacouture
The meaning of Lacouture
French: topographic name, with fused feminine definite article la, from couture ‘cultivated field’ (from Latin cultura), or a habitational name from La Couture, the name of several places in the north of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Alain, Andre, Emile, Lucien, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Lacouture in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lacouture has seen a slight increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Lacouture was ranked 47,735th most popular surname, with approximately 417 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 44,808, and the number of individuals named Lacouture had risen to 479, marking a growth rate of about 14.87%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the United States, around 0.16 are likely to be named Lacouture, up from 0.15 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #44,808 | 6.13% |
| Count | 417 | 479 | 14.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacouture
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those bearing the Lacouture surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority remain predominantly White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 91.85% to 81.63%. On the other hand, there has been a notable increase in the proportion of Hispanics identifying as Lacouture, jumping from 5.76% in 2000 to 13.99% in 2010. Additionally, though the figures remain small, the percentage of Lacoutures identifying with two or more races has seen a rise of 30.56%, while for the first time Black Lacoutures were registered in 2010 at 1.25%. There were no reported Lacoutures of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 81.63% | -11.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.76% | 13.99% | 142.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.88% | 30.56% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |