Explore the Family Name Laplante
The meaning of Laplante
French: 1. topographic name or perhaps a nickname (compare 2 below) or metonymic occupational name from plante ‘plant’, in Old French also ‘(nursery) plantation (of trees, bushes)’, with fused feminine definite article la, as a topographic name denoting someone who lived by a nursery or plantation (often one planted with vines); or a habitational name from any of the places in Loire and Vienne called La Plante. Compare Plante 2. 2. soldier’s name from la plante ‘the plant’. History: In North America, this surname was in most, if not all, cases originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by several 17th- and 18th-century French Canadians, including Pierre Sauvé dit Laplante (see Sauve) and Mathieu Tessier dit Laplante (see Tessier). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Pierre, Armand, Marcel, Andre, Lucien, Michel, Monique, Normand, Ovila, Chanel, Clovis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laplante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laplante has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 4650, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 4896, marking a decrease of 5.29%. Despite this drop in ranking, the overall count of individuals with the surname Laplante actually increased from 6,971 to 7,195, representing a rise of 3.21%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 2.58 to 2.44, showing a reduction of 5.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,650 | #4,896 | -5.29% |
| Count | 6,971 | 7,195 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.58 | 2.44 | -5.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laplante
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Laplante rose from 0.49% to 0.76%, marking a 55.10% increase. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities saw a slight decrease, from 2.05% to 2.00%. The majority of individuals with the surname Laplante identified as White, although this group decreased slightly from 90.92% to 88.34%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black both saw increases, with Hispanic rising from 1.74% to 2.50% and Black from 2.15% to 3.52%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 2.65% to 2.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.92% | 88.34% | -2.84% |
| Black | 2.15% | 3.52% | 63.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.65% | 2.88% | 8.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.5% | 43.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2% | -2.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.76% | 55.1% |
Laplante ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Laplante is British & Irish, which comprises 39.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.8%) and Eastern European (6.1%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 39.0% |
| French & German | 32.8% |
| Eastern European | 6.1% |
| Other | 22.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Laplante
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Laplante have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 72.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
What Laplante haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Laplante is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-V13 and R-L44, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Plant, Blackburn, Armstrong, Bustamante, Munoz, Nunes, Melo, Ribeiro, Suarez, Pereira.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Laplante surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Laplante have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Laplante" Surname 38.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Laplante" Surname 27.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Laplante" Surname 21.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Laplante" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Laplante?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Laplante are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition