Explore the Family Name Lafarga
The meaning of Lafarga
Catalan: habitational name from any of the places called La Farga ‘the forge’, from Latin fabrica.
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How common is the last name Lafarga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lafarga has been analyzed. In 2000, Lafarga was ranked 64,385th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, a figure which improved to 62,045th by 2010, indicating a growth of 3.63%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 289 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, a rise of 11.76%. However, the proportion of people named Lafarga per 100k remained stable at 0.11 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #62,045 | 3.63% |
| Count | 289 | 323 | 11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafarga
Ethnic identity analysis of the surname Lafarga, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed that in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a decline in individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping from 2.42% in 2000 to zero in 2010. White individuals made up 6.23% in 2000, dropping slightly to 6.19% in 2010. However, the majority of individuals with the Lafarga surname identified as Hispanic, making up 90.31% in 2000 and increasing to 93.19% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.31% | 93.19% | 3.19% |
| White | 6.23% | 6.19% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |