Explore the Family Name Lahaie
The meaning of Lahaie
1. French: variant of Lahaye and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Altered form of Irish Leahy or Lahey. History: In Canada, many of this name descend from an Irishman, John Leahy, who married in QC in 1697. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelore, Aime, Andre, Jacques, Lucien, Solange, Yannick, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Lahaie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lahaie has seen moderate growth in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,552nd most popular surname with a count of 721 instances. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 29,064 with a count of 816 instances, representing an increase of 4.87% in rank and 13.18% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw slight growth, increasing from 0.27 to 0.28, a change of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #29,064 | 4.87% |
| Count | 721 | 816 | 13.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lahaie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lahaie. In 2000, 93.90% of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 93.26%, marking a decline of 0.68%. Those identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, jumping from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010, a change of 69.88%. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased moderately from 1.11% to 1.23%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped slightly from 1.94% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. There was no change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 93.26% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.82% | 69.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.84% | -5.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.23% | 10.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |