Explore the Family Name Laker
The meaning of Laker
1. English (Sussex and Kent): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, from Old English lacu ‘stream’ (see Lake, Lakeman) + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. 2. North German: variant of Lake.
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How common is the last name Laker in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laker has seen minor changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,167th and slightly declined to a rank of 32,710th in 2010, showing a change of -4.95%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 704 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, a diminutive decline of -0.28%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals has also lessened by -7.69%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #32,710 | -4.95% |
| Count | 704 | 702 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laker
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the Laker surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that most individuals identify as White, with a stable percentage of 95.74% in 2000 and 95.73% in 2010. A small portion identifies as Hispanic (1.28% in 2000 and 1.14% in 2010), while the Black percentage dropped entirely from 1.14% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" saw an increase from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.73% | -0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.99% | 101.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.14% | -10.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |