Explore the Family Name Lafaver
The meaning of Lafaver
Americanized form of French Lefèvre (see Lefevre).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafaver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lafaver has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lafaver was ranked 54,643 in terms of popularity and had a count of 353. By 2010, the rank rose to 52,037 with a count of 399, marking a change of 4.77% in rank and an impressive 13.03% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #52,037 | 4.77% |
| Count | 353 | 399 | 13.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafaver
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the name Lafaver, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity to carry this surname is White, although its percentage dropped slightly from 92.63% in 2000 to 91.23% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a decline, dropping by 18.21%. However, the surname has become more ethnically diverse over the decade with a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races (from 1.98% to 2.01%) and a new emergence of the Hispanic category at 2.76% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained constant with no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 91.23% | -1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.68% | 3.01% | -18.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.01% | 1.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |