Explore the Family Name Laracuente
The meaning of Laracuente
Hispanic: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Aurea, Mario, Rafael, Altagracia, Angel, Carlos, Domingo, Ignacio, Jaime, Javier, Jorge, Juanita.
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How common is the last name Laracuente in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laracuente has seen a noticeable increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,332nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 22,944th most common, marking a change of 12.87%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 872 in 2000 to 1,115 in 2010, which is an upswing of 27.87%. The proportion of people named Laracuente per 100,000 also grew from 0.32 to 0.38 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #22,944 | 12.87% |
| Count | 872 | 1,115 | 27.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.38 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laracuente
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laracuente from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of bearers of this name identified as Hispanic in both years (90.02% in 2000 and 89.42% in 2010), there were some noteworthy changes in other categories. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.83% to 0.99%. Additionally, there was the emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where there were none recorded in 2000. Yet, there was a drop in the representation of Laracuentes who identified with two or more races, from 0.57% in 2000 to none in 2010. There was a slight rise in those identifying as White, from 7.34% in 2000 to 7.80% in 2010. No Laracuentes identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.02% | 89.42% | -0.67% |
| White | 7.34% | 7.8% | 6.27% |
| Black | 1.83% | 0.99% | -45.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |