Explore the Family Name Lare
The meaning of Lare
Possibly a shortened form of Dutch Van Lare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lare has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,298 in terms of commonness, but by 2010, it fell to 31,107, marking a drop of nearly 10%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 795 to 746, showing a decrease of about 6%. The proportion of people named Lare per 100,000 also experienced a fall of around 14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #31,107 | -9.93% |
| Count | 795 | 746 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lare
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lare, as based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of people with this last name identify as White, the percentage dropped slightly from 90.19% in 2000 to 86.46% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable rise in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with the former increasing by approximately 44% to reach 6.70% and the latter by almost 48% to make up 4.29% of those with the Lare surname. The proportion of individuals claiming two or more races also saw an increase of about 26%, reaching 1.74% in 2010. There were no reported cases of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.19% | 86.46% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 6.7% | 44.09% |
| Black | 2.89% | 4.29% | 48.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.74% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |