Explore the Family Name Lafoy
The meaning of Lafoy
French: habitational name from La Foy, the name of several places mainly in the westcentral part of France.
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How common is the last name Lafoy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lafoy has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lafoy was ranked 47,735th in the list of most popular surnames and the count stood at 417. By 2010, the ranking improved to 47,186 with an increase of 1.15% and the total count rose to 450, marking an upsurge of 7.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #47,186 | 1.15% |
| Count | 417 | 450 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafoy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lafoy, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 96.88% of the individuals with the Lafoy surname were identified as White, which slightly dropped to 95.78% by 2010. Meanwhile, representation from the Hispanic community also decreased from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. On the other hand, instances of this surname among individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.11% of the total. There were no reported changes within the categories of 'Two or more races', 'Black' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.78% | -1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.11% | -22.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |