Explore the Family Name Lafavor
The meaning of Lafavor
Americanized form of French Lefebvre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafavor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lafavor saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,666th and by 2010, it had risen to 34,574th, marking a change of 3.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, going from 596 to 654 which is a 9.73% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #34,574 | 3.06% |
| Count | 596 | 654 | 9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafavor
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the Lafavor surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 81.88% in 2000 to 78.75% in 2010. Black represented the second largest ethnic group, increasing slightly from 14.60% to 15.90% over the ten-year period. Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 1.01% to 1.99%, while those identifying with two or more races stayed constant at 1.68%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.88% | 78.75% | -3.82% |
| Black | 14.6% | 15.9% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.99% | 97.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |