Explore the Family Name Lala
The meaning of Lala
1. Italian (Sicily and Apulia): of Albanian origin (see below), found mainly in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century. 2. Albanian: nickname from lalë (definite form lala), meaning ‘uncle’ and ‘elder brother’, but also used as a term expressing respect and intimacy. 3. Albanian: derisive nickname for a poor villager or a Christian in the coastal region of Myzeqe in central Albania. 4. Indian (northern states): Bania and Kayastha name, from Hindi lālā, a term of respect typically used for bankers, merchants, tradesmen, schoolmasters, and clerks. It probably originated as a variant of Lal. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Ciro, Sal, Salvatore. Indian Vinod, Padma, Ramesh, Amitabha, Amrita, Asha, Gopal, Kanayo, Kantilal, Kirit, Kishor, Kishore.
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How common is the last name Lala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lala" has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,087th most common name and by 2010 it had jumped to the 19,441st spot, marking a change of 15.79%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 1,033 in 2000 to 1,390 in 2010, a significant jump of 34.56%. Consequently, the proportion of 'Lala' per 100k people increased by 23.68% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,087 | #19,441 | 15.79% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,390 | 34.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.47 | 23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lala
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname 'Lala', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 23.7%, while the percentage identifying as White decreased by 10.43% from 62.25% in 2000 to 55.76% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 78.72% and 94.25% respectively. However, there was no data available for those identifying as having two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native for both 2000 and 2010, suggesting that these populations were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.25% | 55.76% | -10.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.62% | 23.74% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 8.13% | 14.53% | 78.72% |
| Black | 1.74% | 3.38% | 94.25% |
| Two or More Races | 4.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |