Explore the Family Name Lafayette
How common is the last name Lafayette in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lafayette saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,009 to 12,035, a change of -0.22%. Despite this, the actual number of individuals with the surname increased by 8.63%, growing from 2,387 to 2,593. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,009 | #12,035 | -0.22% |
| Count | 2,387 | 2,593 | 8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafayette
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts within various ethnic backgrounds. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in individuals with the Lafayette surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (44.07%) and those reporting two or more races (18.62%). The largest ethnic group remained those of White identity, though it decreased slightly from 57.73% to 54.84%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (29.12%) and Black (3.59%), whereas the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased by 32.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.73% | 54.84% | -5.01% |
| Black | 35.11% | 36.37% | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 4.7% | 29.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.93% | 18.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.85% | 44.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.31% | -32.61% |