Explore the Family Name Laines
The meaning of Laines
1. Spanish: variant of Laínez (see Lainez). 2. English: variant of Lanes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laines has seen a remarkable increase over the past decade. In 2000, Laines ranked 55,971 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had jumped to 49,087, marking a significant 12.3% rise. The census data also reported an increase in the count of individuals carrying the Laines surname, from 342 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. This reflects an impressive 25.44% growth. Furthermore, when measured as a proportion per 100k people, we see a 15.38% increase, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #49,087 | 12.3% |
| Count | 342 | 429 | 25.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laines
The ethnicity associated with the surname Laines also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 14.91% of those with the Laines surname identified as White, however by 2010, this figure had decreased significantly to 6.76%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase, going from 79.53% in 2000 to 88.81% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped slightly from 3.80% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. There were no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.53% | 88.81% | 11.67% |
| White | 14.91% | 6.76% | -54.66% |
| Black | 3.8% | 2.56% | -32.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |