Explore the Family Name Laughead
The meaning of Laughead
Scottish: variant of Lochhead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laughead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Laughead" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 66,476 in 2000, it fell to rank 75,317 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 13.3%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 278 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, which is a drop of around 7.91%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #75,317 | -13.3% |
| Count | 278 | 256 | -7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laughead
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Laughead" primarily identify as White. In 2000, 93.88% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this number increased by 1.94% to 95.70% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 5.04% to 3.91%, a reduction of 22.42%. Unfortunately, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. No individual with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 95.7% | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 3.91% | -22.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |