Explore the Family Name Laier
The meaning of Laier
German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wood, from an agent noun derived from lai ‘wood’ (see Laich). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Otto.
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How common is the last name Laier in the United States?
The surname Laier, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 73,931, while ten years later it dropped to 78,821, representing a decrease of 6.61%. The total count of individuals with this last name also experienced a small decline, going from 244 to 242, a reduction of 0.82%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the last name Laier also saw a decline of 11.11%, moving from 0.09% to 0.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #78,821 | -6.61% |
| Count | 244 | 242 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laier
Focusing on the ethnicity associated with the surname Laier, again using information from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010. The number of people identifying as White increased slightly, from 93.03% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010, a change of 2.60%. Those reporting multiple ethnic identities decreased by 13.59%, dropping from 2.87% to 2.48%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black went from 3.28% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 95.45% | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 2.48% | -13.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |