Explore the Family Name Laqua
The meaning of Laqua
German: status name from Old French laquais, a term denoting (in the 16th century) an auxiliary soldier, e.g. army courier.
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How common is the last name Laqua in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laqua experienced a minor decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010 but saw an increase in actual count. In 2000, Laqua was the 52,935th most popular surname, slipping slightly to the 53,419th position by 2010, indicating a popularity drop of about 0.91%. However, the total number of individuals with this surname increased from 367 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13, within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #53,419 | -0.91% |
| Count | 367 | 387 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laqua
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Laqua identify as White, although this percentage dipped slightly from 92.64% in 2000 to 90.96% in 2010. The percentage of Laquas identifying as Black saw a significant increase over the decade, jumping from 4.36% to 7.49%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity among the Laquas during either census year. The representation of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.63% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 90.96% | -1.81% |
| Black | 4.36% | 7.49% | 71.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |