Explore the Family Name Laubhan
The meaning of Laubhan
German: variant of Laubhahn, from Middle High German loup ‘leaves, foliage’ + shortened form of hagen ‘hedge, enclosure’, a topographic name for someone whose property was marked by this feature. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Laubhan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Laubhan' has experienced a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 63,632 which dipped to 65,424 by 2010, marking a minor change of -2.82 in its overall ranking. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname saw a marginal rise from 293 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, equating to an increase of 3.41. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #65,424 | -2.82% |
| Count | 293 | 303 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laubhan
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Laubhan surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.95% of those with the Laubhan surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.03% in 2010. The Hispanic community also emerged within those bearing the Laubhan surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races either registered no change or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.03% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |