Explore the Family Name Lafountaine
The meaning of Lafountaine
Altered form of French Lafontaine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafountaine in the United States?
The surname Lafountaine has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 36,531 in popularity and rose to rank 34,967 by 2010, marking a 4.28% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 578 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, a change of 11.59%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k people also saw a growth of 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #34,967 | 4.28% |
| Count | 578 | 645 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafountaine
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift. While the majority of individuals with the Lafountaine surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a 7.26% decrease in this group over the decade. Conversely, there were notable increases within other ethnic identities associated with the surname. Particularly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a 53.72% increase, while the category of two or more races had an 83.82% rise. Additionally, there was a 41.83% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, a 46.38% increase in Black identifiers, and a 5.39% increase among American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.07% | 73.33% | -7.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.8% | 13.49% | 5.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 6.36% | 83.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.95% | 41.83% |
| Black | 1.38% | 2.02% | 46.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.86% | 53.72% |