Explore the Family Name Lapree
The meaning of Lapree
1. French (Laprée): variant of Prée ‘meadow’ (see Pree), with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from La Prée, the name of several places in various parts of France, with the same meaning. Compare Lapre. 2. Altered form of French Laprise or of its altered form Lapreze. History: John C. Lapree, born in 1856 in OH, was a son of Alexander Lapreze, born in VT. — In North America, Laprée was also the original form of a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Nicolas Petit dit Lapré/Laprée from France (see Petit, compare Lapre).
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How common is the last name Lapree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lapree experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lapree was ranked 118,954 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 138,304, marking a decrease of 16.27%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 135 in 2000 to 121 in 2010, a drop of 10.37%. The proportion of people named Lapree per 100,000 also saw a 20% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #138,304 | -16.27% |
| Count | 135 | 121 | -10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapree
In terms of ethnic identity, most individuals with the Lapree surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.78% of Laprees were White, dropping slightly to 96.69% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, there were no changes reported in individuals with this surname identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.69% | -1.11% |
| 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% |