Explore the Family Name Laro
The meaning of Laro
Americanized form of French Canadian Lareau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laro has seen a slight dip in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57985th in terms of frequency compared to other surnames, but by 2010, it fell to the 60045th spot, marking a change of -3.55%. However, the number of individuals carrying the name increased slightly from 328 to 336 over the same period, indicating a growth of 2.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced marginally by -8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,045 | -3.55% |
| Count | 328 | 336 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laro
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laro, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White remained the largest ethnicity associated with the surname, increasing slightly from 61.59% to 62.20%. The Hispanic population decreased slightly by -3.62%, going from 23.78% to 22.92%. The Black population had a minor increase of 1.39%, changing from 7.93% to 8.04%. There was a significant decrease in people identifying as two or more races, down -28.45% from 4.57% to 3.27%. Notably, in 2010, there were new identifications with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, both at 1.79%, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.59% | 62.2% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 23.78% | 22.92% | -3.62% |
| Black | 7.93% | 8.04% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4.57% | 3.27% | -28.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |