Explore the Family Name Lafon
The meaning of Lafon
French: variant of Lafont and Lafond and, in North America, also an altered form of these. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. However, the Huguenot family soon died out in the male line. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Jean Louis, Jean-Baptiste.
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How common is the last name Lafon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lafon has seen slight variations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lafon ranked 17,101st in popularity, with a total count of 1,531 bearers of the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 17,673rd, representing a change of -3.34%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Lafon surname increased to 1,588, showing a growth of 3.72%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -5.26% between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #17,673 | -3.34% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,588 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafon
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the distribution of the Lafon surname among different ethnic identities. In 2000, the majority of Lafons identified as White (91.7%), followed by Hispanic (3.72%), Black (2.02%), those claiming two or more races (1.31%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.46%), and finally American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.78%). However, by 2010 there were noticeable changes. Although still predominately associated with White individuals (88.48%), the surname saw increases among Hispanics (5.92%), Blacks (2.83%), and those identifying with two or more races (1.76%). There was also a slight rise among Asian/Pacific Islanders (0.57%). Conversely, the proportion of Lafons who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly to 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 88.48% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 5.92% | 59.14% |
| Black | 2.02% | 2.83% | 40.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.76% | 34.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.57% | 23.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.44% | -43.59% |