Explore the Family Name Lapsley
The meaning of Lapsley
English and Scottish: habitational name, in part possibly from Lapley in Staffordshire, so named from Old English læppa ‘end of a parish’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’, although the frequency of the surname in Scotland suggests another, unidentified source may also be involved.
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How common is the last name Lapsley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lapsley has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,267th in terms of most common surnames, but in 2010 it rose slightly to 25,849th, marking a growth of 1.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 8.8% during the same period, from 875 to 952. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #25,849 | 1.59% |
| Count | 875 | 952 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapsley
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lapsley surname identify as White or Black. In 2000, 62.29% identified as White and 34.29% as Black. A decade later, the proportions shifted slightly with 60.50% identifying as White and 34.45% as Black. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, there was notable growth in those who identify as Hispanic (from 1.94% to 2.84%) and those who reported being of two or more races (from 1.14% to 1.68%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.29% | 60.5% | -2.87% |
| Black | 34.29% | 34.45% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.84% | 46.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.68% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |