Explore the Family Name Laffitte
The meaning of Laffitte
French: variant of Lafitte. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Raul, Jorge, Juan, Lazaro, Pastora, Sergio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laffitte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laffitte saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,176th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 39,607th, representing a decrease of 1.1%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 529 to 555 during the same period, marking a growth of 4.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 5%, going from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #39,607 | -1.1% |
| Count | 529 | 555 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laffitte
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Laffitte surname saw varying shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals who identified as White fell from 45.56% to 40.90%, a decline of 10.23%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase from 17.58% to 19.46%, a rise of 10.69%. Black individuals also saw an increase, moving from 34.59% to 36.22%, a change of 4.71%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and having two or more ethnic identities saw minor changes, with the former showing data for the first time in 2010 at 1.80% and the latter increasing slightly from 1.51% to 1.62%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.56% | 40.9% | -10.23% |
| Black | 34.59% | 36.22% | 4.71% |
| Hispanic | 17.58% | 19.46% | 10.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.62% | 7.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |