Explore the Family Name Laperouse
The meaning of Laperouse
French (Lapérouse): habitational name from La Pérouse or La Pérouze, the name of several places mainly in the southern part of France, from a form of la pierreuse ‘stony place’. Compare Lapeyrouse.
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How common is the last name Laperouse in the United States?
The surname Laperouse has seen a modest increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 128,797th in terms of frequency, with 122 people bearing the name. By 2010, this number had risen to 134, elevating the rank to 127,494th. This represents a change of 1.01 in ranking and an overall increase of 9.84% in count. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #127,494 | 1.01% |
| Count | 122 | 134 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laperouse
In terms of ethnic identity, the Laperouse surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.18% of those with the surname identified as White, and while this percentage decreased slightly to 97.01% by 2010, it still represents the vast majority. No individuals with the Laperouse surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 97.01% | -2.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |