Explore the Family Name Lafosse
The meaning of Lafosse
1. French and Walloon: topographic name for someone who lived by a ditch, a variant of Fosse 2, with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from La Fosse, the name of several places mainly in the north of France and in Belgium (Wallonia). This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. Compare Delafosse. 2. Shortened form of French Delafosse. Some characteristic forenames: French Aime, Andre, Armand, Olympe.
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How common is the last name Lafosse in the United States?
The Lafosse surname has seen a slight rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 37,200th most popular, but by 2010 it had improved slightly to rank at 35,912th, showing a 3.46% change. The total count of individuals bearing the name Lafosse also rose from 564 in 2000 to 625 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.82%. However, the proportion of Lafosse per 100k people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #35,912 | 3.46% |
| Count | 564 | 625 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafosse
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lafosse surname showed some interesting shifts between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with the name, other categories saw significant changes. The proportion of Lafosse surnames within the white community decreased by 11.65%, from 76.42% to 67.52%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and black communities showed increases in the use of the surname, with an increase of 21.19% (from 12.41% to 15.04%) and 67.19% (from 9.57% to 16.00%) respectively. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.24% to 0.96%, a drop of 22.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.42% | 67.52% | -11.65% |
| Black | 9.57% | 16% | 67.19% |
| Hispanic | 12.41% | 15.04% | 21.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.96% | -22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |