Explore the Family Name Lafortune
The meaning of Lafortune
1. French: from la fortune ‘(the) fortune, luck’, used as a soldier’s name. This surname is rare in France. 2. West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the male personal name or nickname Lafortune, which has the same meaning as 1 above. History: In North America, the surname in 1 above was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jean Tellier/Letellier from France (see Tellier). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Jacques, Jean-Claude, Normand, Antoine, Armand, Chantel, Clovis, Colombe, Jean-Paul, Jean-Yves, Ketly.
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How common is the last name Lafortune in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lafortune has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,174th in popularity and rose to 17,789th by 2010, marking a 7.22 percent increase. The count of people with this surname also grew from 1,310 in 2000 to 1,574 in 2010, indicating a 20.15 percent increase. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.16 percent growth from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,174 | #17,789 | 7.22% |
| Count | 1,310 | 1,574 | 20.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.53 | 8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafortune
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lafortune, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority category was White (69.92%), followed by Black (22.37%). However, by 2010, although the White group still held the majority, it had decreased to 57.31%, while the Black group increased significantly to 37.23%. The Hispanic group also saw an increase, growing from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both at 0% in 2010, declining from their respective 2000 values of 0.46% and 0.53%. The category for those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 5.27% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.92% | 57.31% | -18.03% |
| Black | 22.37% | 37.23% | 66.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.6% | 79.31% |
| Two or More Races | 5.27% | 2.16% | -59.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |