Explore the Family Name Lafollette
The meaning of Lafollette
Altered form of French Lefollet (also Le Follet): variant of Follet, a nickname from follet ‘mad, crazy’. Because of the altered feminine-like ending, which reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t, the masculine definite article le was similarly changed to the feminine form la. The surname Lefollet or Le Follet is very rare in France. History: John Lefollet was recorded in 1752 living along the Wallkill River in NJ. He is believed to be the progenitor of the Lafollette Family.
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How common is the last name Lafollette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lafollette has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 10,186, but by 2010, it slipped to the 10,866th spot, showing a change of -6.68%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 2,906 in 2000 to 2,932 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.89%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, moving from 1.08 in 2000 to 0.99 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,186 | #10,866 | -6.68% |
| Count | 2,906 | 2,932 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 0.99 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafollette
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Lafollette also shifted during this decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, with percentages of 96.25% in 2000 and 94.75% in 2010, although this represented a minor decline of 1.56%. The Hispanic ethnicity showed notable growth, increasing by 80.79% from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a substantial rise of 132.26%, though starting from a small base of 0.31% in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010. The Black community and Asian/Pacific Islander community appeared in 2010's data, with 0.38% and 0.31% respectively, while they were absent in 2000's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.75% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.73% | 80.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.13% | -33.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.72% | 132.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |