Explore the Family Name Laraway
The meaning of Laraway
1. English (Lancashire): unexplained. 2. Americanized form of French Leroy. Compare Laroway.
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How common is the last name Laraway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laraway saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 28,947th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 29,366th spot, a change of -1.45%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 773 to 805 during the same period, a growth of 4.14%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, marking a decrease of -6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #29,366 | -1.45% |
| Count | 773 | 805 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laraway
The ethnicity associated with the surname Laraway also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White demographic holding this surname saw a slight drop from 95.99% in 2000 to 93.29% in 2010. The Hispanic group saw an increase from 2.07% to 2.98% during this period, marking a significant growth of 43.96%. There were also new entries in the 2010 data, with 0.75% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.99% reporting two or more races. Notably, there were no reports of the surname amongst Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2010, compared to 0.65% for each in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 93.29% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.98% | 43.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |