Explore the Family Name Laughner
The meaning of Laughner
Americanized form of German Lachner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laughner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laughner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,482 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 44,423. This represents a 2.33% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 443 to 484 over the decade, indicating a 9.26% rise. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change, remaining at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #44,423 | 2.33% |
| Count | 443 | 484 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laughner
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Laughner identify as White, with percentages of 96.61 in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.11 in 2010. There was a minor presence of multi-racial individuals in 2000, accounting for 1.13%, however, this decreased to zero by 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.35% to 1.03%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 97.11% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.03% | -23.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |