Explore the Family Name Laugen
The meaning of Laugen
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named, from laug ‘bathwater, washing water, water’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laugen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laugen saw a mild increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laugen ranked as the 81,414th most common surname, but jumped to the 78,316th position in 2010, marking a 3.81% increase in its rank. In terms of actual count, there were 216 individuals with the Laugen surname in 2000, which grew to 244 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 12.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #78,316 | 3.81% |
| Count | 216 | 244 | 12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laugen
When it comes to ethnicity associated with the Laugen surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 95.83% to 93.44%. The Hispanic proportion saw a slight increase from 2.78% to 2.87%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Laugen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or claimed two or more races in either year. Notably, by 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged, with 2.05% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, marking a change in the ethnic diversity of individuals with the Laugen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 93.44% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 2.87% | 3.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |