Explore the Family Name Laos
The meaning of Laos
1. Spanish: probably a variant (plural) of Lao, unexplained. 2. Estonian: from the personal name Laos, a short form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas) or Ladislaus (see Lada 1), less likely Claudius (see Claude).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laos in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laos has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Laos ranked 53,047 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, with 366 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 46,811, with the count reaching 454, marking an increase of 24.04%. The proportion of people named Laos per 100,000 also saw a slight rise from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #46,811 | 11.76% |
| Count | 366 | 454 | 24.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laos
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows a mixed picture for the surname Laos. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name is Hispanic, which grew from 75.14% in 2000 to 77.09% in 2010. White individuals carrying the surname represented 19.40% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 19.16% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dramatically fell by 43.59%, from 2.73% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black community with the surname Laos increased by 28.47%, from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.14% | 77.09% | 2.6% |
| White | 19.4% | 19.16% | -1.24% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.76% | 28.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.73% | 1.54% | -43.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |