Explore the Family Name Laughridge
The meaning of Laughridge
Irish (northern): variant of Loughridge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laughridge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laughridge has seen a minor decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, slipping from rank 44,738 to 45,653. This represents a 2.05% drop during this period. Despite this slight dip in popularity rank, the total count of people with this surname actually increased by 3.54%, going up from 452 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #45,653 | -2.05% |
| Count | 452 | 468 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laughridge
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laughridge between 2000 and 2010. The share of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.19%, going from 95.35% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a substantial increase in those reporting two or more races (from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010) and those of Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.55% to 3.21%). Interestingly, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 92.31% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 3.63% | 134.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.21% | 107.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |