Explore the Family Name Lafranchi
The meaning of Lafranchi
Swiss Italian (Ticino): variant of Laffranchi (Lombardy), a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Laffranco, a variant of Lanfranco.
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How common is the last name Lafranchi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lafranchi" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931 in popularity, with a count of 244 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 82,613, and the count had decreased to 228, marking an 11.74% decrease in rank and a 6.56% decrease in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.09 to 0.08, a decrease of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #82,613 | -11.74% |
| Count | 244 | 228 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafranchi
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Lafranchi surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This ethnicity made up 93.85% of the group in 2000 and slightly dipped to 92.98% by 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, a small percentage identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 3.28% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data introduced a new category, with 2.63% of individuals reporting as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.98% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 2.63% | -19.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |