Explore the Family Name Laffan
The meaning of Laffan
Irish (Tipperary): variant of Laffin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laffan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laffan saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped by 1.08 percent, moving from 82,019 to 82,908 across the decade. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased by 6.07 percent, rising from 214 in 2000 to 227 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #82,908 | -1.08% |
| Count | 214 | 227 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laffan
Looking into the ethnic identity associated with the Laffan surname, it's seen that the majority are identified as White, with a slight decrease of 1.04 percent from 93.93 percent in 2000 to 92.95 percent in 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a small representation within the Hispanic community that decreased by 5.81 percent, falling from 3.27 to 3.08 percent. Additionally, there was a new appearance within the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. There were no changes or representations noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 92.95% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.08% | -5.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |