Explore the Family Name Lauffer
The meaning of Lauffer
German: variant of Laufer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lauffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lauffer experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 19,931 to 20,758, marking a decline of 4.15%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the count of individuals with the Lauffer surname actually increased by 2.09% during this decade, rising from 1,247 to 1,273. However, the proportion of people named Lauffer per 100,000 decreased by 6.52%, moving from 0.46 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,931 | #20,758 | -4.15% |
| Count | 1,247 | 1,273 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lauffer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Lauffer surname saw some changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest increase was observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which went up by 64.58% from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic representation also increased, rising by 41.41%. The category of two or more races saw a slight growth of 8.12%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.14%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at 0 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.29% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.81% | 41.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.73% | 8.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.79% | 64.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |