Explore the Family Name Lafoe
The meaning of Lafoe
Americanized form of French Lafond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Lafoe" had a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 46,523 in 2000, it dropped to 47,107 in 2010, representing a percentage change of -1.26%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, rose from 431 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, marking a 4.64% increase. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #47,107 | -1.26% |
| Count | 431 | 451 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafoe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lafoe surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.90% in 2000 to 92.68% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced an increase of 43.01%, from 1.86% to 2.66%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, rising from 1.16% to 2.22%. The proportion of Black individuals also grew from 1.39% to 1.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 92.68% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.66% | 43.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.22% | 91.38% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.77% | 27.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |