Explore the Family Name Laughery
The meaning of Laughery
Irish: variant of Loughrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laughery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Laughery" experienced minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from 24,224th place in 2000 to 25,020th place in 2010, marking a slight decline of 3.29%. Alternatively, the count of individuals bearing the "Laughery" surname rose by 2.37%, with a total of 993 individuals in 2010 up from 970 in 2000. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, the name saw a decrease of 5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #25,020 | -3.29% |
| Count | 970 | 993 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laughery
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Laughery." The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.94% in 2000 to 95.17% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Similarly, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly, jumping from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. Interestingly, 0.91% identified as Black in 2010, where there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.17% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.91% | 208.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.41% | 127.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |