Explore the Family Name Lakes
The meaning of Lakes
English: variant of Lake.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lakes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lakes' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname slipped from the 10,389th position in 2000 to the 11,152nd in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.34%. The actual count of individuals carrying the surname also took a minor dip, falling from 2,842 in 2000 to 2,840 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Lakes surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.57%, dropping from 1.05 to 0.96.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,389 | #11,152 | -7.34% |
| Count | 2,842 | 2,840 | -0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 0.96 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lakes
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lakes', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen amongst those identifying as two or more races, which soared by 81.90% from 1.16% to 2.11%. The Black community with the Lakes surname also increased by 8.23%, moving from 30.26% to 32.75%. On the other hand, there was a significant drop in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname, decreasing by 62.50% from 0.56% to 0.21%. The White and Hispanic communities also saw reductions of 3.47% and 36.84% respectively, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group noted a 28.21% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.73% | 63.45% | -3.47% |
| Black | 30.26% | 32.75% | 8.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.11% | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.2% | -36.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.28% | -28.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.21% | -62.5% |