Explore the Family Name Lauff
The meaning of Lauff
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lauf. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Ilse, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lauff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lauff" has seen a drop in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 66,073, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,608, marking a decline of almost 13%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname dropped from 280 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.5% over the ten-year span. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.1 to 0.09, indicating a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #74,608 | -12.92% |
| Count | 280 | 259 | -7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lauff
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lauff", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99% identified as White, and by 2010 this figure had slightly increased to 99.61%. There were no recorded changes or representation for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.61% | 0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |