Explore the Family Name Laity
The meaning of Laity
Cornish: habitational name from one of seven places in Cornwall called Laity (from Middle Cornish lety ‘milk-house, dairy’). There is one such place in Lelant parish, which is recorded as Lahitty and Layty in 1200.
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How common is the last name Laity in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laity has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849th among common U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 52,970th, signifying an increase of approximately 5.15 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased by nearly 14 percent from 343 in 2000 to 391 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #52,970 | 5.15% |
| Count | 343 | 391 | 13.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laity
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 96.79 percent of the Laity surname bearers, although this reduced slightly to 94.88 percent in 2010. There were no reported bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 1.53 percent and 2.05 percent respectively. Individuals reporting two or more races decreased their representation from 2.33 percent to 1.28 percent. No bearers identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 94.88% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.28% | -45.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |