Explore the Family Name Lafountain
The meaning of Lafountain
Altered form of French Lafontaine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafountain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lafountain saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8650th most common surname while by 2010, it dropped to the 8990th rank, reflecting a change of -3.93%. However, the count increased from 3498 individuals in 2000 to 3639 in 2010, marking a 4.03% growth. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also slightly decreased from 1.3 in 2000 to 1.23 in 2010, representing a decrease of -5.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,650 | #8,990 | -3.93% |
| Count | 3,498 | 3,639 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.23 | -5.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafountain
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Lafountain also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of people with Asian/Pacific Islander identity increased by 30%, and those identifying with two or more races grew by 10%. The majority ethnic identity remained White, albeit with a slight decrease from 89.39% in 2000 to 87.41% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw significant growth with an increase of 128.30%, whereas the Black population decreased by -20.18%. Lastly, there was a 9% increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.39% | 87.41% | -2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6% | 6.54% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.42% | 128.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.2% | 10% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0.91% | -20.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.52% | 30% |