Explore the Family Name Lapaz
The meaning of Lapaz
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called La Paz ‘the peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lapaz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lapaz has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lapaz ranked 67,936th amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 66,164th, marking a change of 2.61%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 271 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, an increase of 10.33%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Lapaz per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #66,164 | 2.61% |
| Count | 271 | 299 | 10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapaz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lapaz varied over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as Hispanic (52.40%), followed by those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (14.39%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic had increased to 59.53% while those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to 11.04%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a slight decrease from 13.65% in 2000 to 12.71% in 2010. Lastly, the percentage of people identifying as White declined from 18.45% in 2000 to 15.72% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.4% | 59.53% | 13.61% |
| White | 18.45% | 15.72% | -14.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.65% | 12.71% | -6.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.39% | 11.04% | -23.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |