Explore the Family Name Laredo
The meaning of Laredo
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Laredo in Cantabria. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Josue, Octavio, Rafael, Carlos, Domingo, Fernando, Luis, Ramon, Ruben, Alfredo, Berta.
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How common is the last name Laredo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laredo has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Laredo was ranked as the 30,614th most popular surname, with 719 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had risen in rank to the 25,381st most common surname with 975 individuals bearing the Laredo name. This represents a noteworthy increase of 17.09% in rank and a count increase of 35.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #25,381 | 17.09% |
| Count | 719 | 975 | 35.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.33 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laredo
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laredo. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, with proportions increasing slightly from 83.03% in 2000 to 85.13% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 15.3% to 12.72%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small increase from 1.11% to 1.23%. Interestingly, the census data shows that no individuals with the Laredo surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.03% | 85.13% | 2.53% |
| White | 15.3% | 12.72% | -16.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.23% | 10.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |