Explore the Family Name Lapeer
The meaning of Lapeer
Americanized form of French Lapierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lapeer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lapeer's popularity declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Lapeer was ranked 64,186 in terms of prevalence, dropping to 65,782 by 2010—a decrease of 2.49 percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Lapeer surname increased from 290 to 301 during the same decade, marking a growth rate of 3.79 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #65,782 | -2.49% |
| Count | 290 | 301 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapeer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lapeer also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly identified as White, it saw a slight decline from 96.21 percent to 92.36 percent. Notably, there was an introduction of a Hispanic presence among those carrying the Lapeer surname by 2010, accounting for 5.32 percent. The surname did not register any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 92.36% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |