Explore the Family Name Laforce
The meaning of Laforce
French: 1. habitational name from La Force, the name of several places in France (see Force 3). 2. from la force ‘the strength, the power’, used as a soldier’s name and perhaps also as a nickname for a strong man. Compare Leforce. History: This surname is listed (in the form La Force) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Jean Marc, Monique.
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How common is the last name Laforce in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Laforce, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,186 out of all surnames in the United States and dropped to a rank of 17,709 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 3.04%. However, in terms of raw count, the number of individuals with the surname Laforce increased from 1,520 in 2000 to 1,584 in 2010, showing growth of 4.21%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 3.57%, moving from 0.56 to 0.54 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,186 | #17,709 | -3.04% |
| Count | 1,520 | 1,584 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laforce
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts among those carrying the Laforce surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained individuals with White ethnic identity, though their percentage dropped slightly from 91.97% to 90.09%. Those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 2.83% to 4.36% over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of people of Asian/Pacific Islander identity more than tripled, going from 0.33% to 0.69%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic or with two or more races both saw modest gains, while the share of American Indian and Alaskan Natives declined from 1.05% to 0.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 90.09% | -2.04% |
| Black | 2.83% | 4.36% | 54.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 2.08% | 5.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.96% | 6.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0.82% | -21.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.69% | 109.09% |