Explore the Family Name Laubscher
The meaning of Laubscher
1. German: altered form of Lerbscher, a nickname for a person with a speech irregularity like a lisp, from lorbsen. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. East German: habitational name for someone from a place called Laubusch, near Hoyerswerda in Silesia, which is of Slavic origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Andree, Esme.
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How common is the last name Laubscher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laubscher saw a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,328th most popular, with 582 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 36,099 with an increase in the count to 621 persons, although the proportion per 100,000 slightly decreased by 4.55% to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #36,099 | 0.63% |
| Count | 582 | 621 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laubscher
As for ethnicity, the Laubscher surname showed some changes in distribution from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as white, accounting for 95.02% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.85% in 2010. There was a notable increase of 40.88% in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 1.20% to 1.13%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics fell significantly by 34.30%, from 1.72% to 1.13%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.85% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.93% | 40.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.13% | -5.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.13% | -34.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |