Explore the Family Name Laque
The meaning of Laque
1. Catalan (Laqué): variant of Llaqué, itself possibly a variant of Llaquet, a topographic name from a diminutive of llac ‘pond’. This surname is very rare in Spain. 2. German (also Laqué): variant of Laqua. This surname is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Jaime, Leticia, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Laque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laque has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Laque was ranked as the 45,078th most common surname and increased to the 41,579th position in 2010, representing a change of 7.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 16.74% during this decade, from 448 to 523. Consequently, the proportion of people named Laque per 100,000 individuals marginally increased by 5.88%, showcasing a growth in the name's popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #41,579 | 7.76% |
| Count | 448 | 523 | 16.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laque
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Laque surname identify with multiple backgrounds. White and Hispanic ethnic identities had the highest representation in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease for Whites by -5.34% and a minimal increase for Hispanics by 0.06%. Notably, there was a significant increase in Black ethnicity representation, rising from 1.79% to 2.87% over the decade, marking a 60.34% change. Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged in 2010 at 1.91% after previously being unrecorded. Those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase of 2.68%, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.77% | 47.8% | 0.06% |
| White | 48.88% | 46.27% | -5.34% |
| Black | 1.79% | 2.87% | 60.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.15% | 2.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |