Explore the Family Name Lafrenier
The meaning of Lafrenier
French Canadian: variant of Lafrenière (see Lafreniere). Compare Frenier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lafrenier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lafrenier saw a shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lafrenier was ranked 64,934th in popularity and had a count of 286 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 69,996th and the count had declined slightly to 280, marking a change of -7.8 in rank and -2.1 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 18.18 percent from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,996 | -7.8% |
| Count | 286 | 280 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafrenier
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lafrenier. In 2000, most individuals with this surname identified as White (91.61 percent), followed by a smaller percentage identifying as Hispanic (5.59 percent). There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (88.93 percent), there were slight increases in those identifying as Hispanic (6.07 percent) and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.14 percent). There were also individuals who identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 88.93% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 6.07% | 8.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |