Explore the Family Name Lafrenz
The meaning of Lafrenz
German: from a variant of the personal name Laurenz (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Arno, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lafrenz in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lafrenz saw a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,217th most popular surname, while in 2010 it had climbed to the 41,579th position, representing a growth rate of 1.51%. The count of individuals bearing the name also rose during the same period, from 484 to 523, a jump of 8.06%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the last name Lafrenz per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #41,579 | 1.51% |
| Count | 484 | 523 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafrenz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Lafrenz predominantly identify as White. This group accounted for 96.69% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.18% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the second largest group, although their percentage decreased from 2.48% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. As for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, no individuals with the Lafrenz surname were found to identify with these groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.18% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.1% | -15.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |