Explore the Family Name Laroe
The meaning of Laroe
Americanized form of French Canadian Lareau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laroe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laroe has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 32,417 in popularity with 669 people carrying the name. By 2010, while the number of individuals with the Laroe surname increased to 701, the rank dropped to 32,750, marking a decrease in popularity by 1.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a 4% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #32,750 | -1.03% |
| Count | 669 | 701 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laroe
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Laroe surname identify as White. This group increased slightly, from 96.11% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. There was also a marginal increase in those identifying as having two or more races, registering at 1.28% in 2010 from zero previously. On the other hand, there was a significant decline in the percentage of Hispanic individuals carrying the Laroe surname, dropping by 38.76% over the ten-year period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 96.72% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.28% | -38.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |