Explore the Family Name Laplace
The meaning of Laplace
1. French: variant of Place, with fused feminine definite article la. 2. French: habitational name from Laplace or La Place, names of several places in various parts of France. 3. Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Plastridge, a surname of undetermined origin, possibly English. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Germain, Jacques, Odile, Remi.
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How common is the last name Laplace in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Laplace has experienced a slight change according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 39,885 in terms of prevalence and rose slightly to 40,909 in 2010, a decrease of 2.57 percent. The count of individuals with this last name increased by 2.9 percent from 518 in 2000 to 533 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decline of 5.26 percent, changing from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #40,909 | -2.57% |
| Count | 518 | 533 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laplace
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Laplace has also shifted over the decade as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White represented the dominant ethnicity at 85.52 percent in 2000, which decreased to 80.86 percent in 2010. A notable increase was seen among those identifying as Black, from 7.34 percent in 2000 to 11.07 percent in 2010, a 50.82 percent rise. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 25.19 percent, going from 4.05 percent in 2000 to 5.07 percent in 2010. Lastly, those claiming two or more races decreased slightly from 2.32 percent to 2.25 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.52% | 80.86% | -5.45% |
| Black | 7.34% | 11.07% | 50.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 5.07% | 25.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.25% | -3.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |