Explore the Family Name Lairson
The meaning of Lairson
Altered form of Larison or Larrison, surnames of Danish origin. In some cases however, it is derived directly from Swedish Larsson and Danish or Norwegian Larsen.
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How common is the last name Lairson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lairson has seen a rise between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lairson ranked 32,338 in terms of surname frequency, while it climbed to rank 30,043 by 2010 - an increase of approximately 7.1%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 671 to 781, indicating an approximate 16.39% growth. The proportion of people named Lairson per 100,000 also experienced an upward trend, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.26 by 2010, marking a 4.0% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #30,043 | 7.1% |
| Count | 671 | 781 | 16.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lairson
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Lairson, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White, with 94.34% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.98% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.64% to 2.18%, which is a considerable jump of 32.93%. The percentage of Lairsons who identify as being of two or more races has also risen from 2.68% to 2.94%, a 9.70% change. Notably, there were no Lairsons recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 93.98% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.94% | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.18% | 32.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |