Explore the Family Name Lamarche
How common is the last name Lamarche in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lamarche has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Lamarche was ranked 14,243rd among popular surnames and this rank decreased slightly to 14,392nd in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.05%. However, the overall count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,933 in 2000 to 2,077 in 2010, an increase of 7.45%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a minor decrease of -2.78% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,243 | #14,392 | -1.05% |
| Count | 1,933 | 2,077 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.7 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamarche
The ethnic identity associated with the Lamarche surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a notable increase in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicity, with increases of 100.00% and 132.26% respectively. The count of those identifying as two or more races also doubled. Meanwhile, there was a small decline in the proportion of White individuals, from 88.93% in 2000 to 86.71% in 2010. The Hispanic segment grew by 10.92%, while there was a steep drop of -53.85% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.93% | 86.71% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.16% | 10.16% | 10.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.44% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.72% | 100% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0.72% | 132.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.24% | -53.85% |