Explore the Family Name Laue
The meaning of Laue
North German: variant of Lau 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Gerhard, Johannes, Kurt, Udo.
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How common is the last name Laue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laue has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,934th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 24,466. The total count of individuals with this last name also saw a minor decline during this period, going from 1,042 people in 2000 to 1,023 in 2010. This represents an overall decrease of 1.82% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,934 | #24,466 | -6.68% |
| Count | 1,042 | 1,023 | -1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laue
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts for those bearing the surname Laue between 2000 and 2010. The majority self-identified as White, but this proportion decreased slightly from 95.68% in 2000 to 93.65% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which more than doubled from 1.82% to 3.91%. The category of "Two or more races" saw moderate growth, rising from 1.06% to 1.37%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero, while those identifying as Black emerged at 0.49% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.65% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.91% | 114.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.37% | 29.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |