Explore the Family Name Laperle
The meaning of Laperle
French: habitational name from Laperle, a place in Béarn, or from La Perle, the name of several places in the northern part of France. This surname is rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Fernand, Marcel, Alphonse, Armand, Arsene, Emile, Gilles, Luc, Normand, Philippe, Renald.
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How common is the last name Laperle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laperle increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laperle ranked 35,053 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 34,835, showing a 0.62% change. The actual count of individuals with the surname also increased during this period, from 609 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, indicating a 6.4% growth. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #34,835 | 0.62% |
| Count | 609 | 648 | 6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laperle
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laperle, there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (97.54%) identified as White, but this percentage declined to 94.91% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010, a substantial rise of 149.49%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 0.93% of the Laperle population. Conversely, the percentage identifying with two or more races fell from 0.99% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Laperle surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 94.91% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.47% | 149.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |