Explore the Family Name Laughton
How common is the last name Laughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Laughton" shows a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,680 and rose to 24,325 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.44%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 948 to 1,031 within the same period, indicating an 8.76% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #24,325 | 1.44% |
| Count | 948 | 1,031 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laughton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals that the ethnic identity linked with the surname "Laughton" is predominantly White, with 87.76% in 2000 slightly dipping to 86.91% in 2010. There has been a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010) and those with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity (from 0.53% to 0.87%). Contrarily, the percentage of people identifying as Black declined from 6.54% to 5.24%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races also saw modest increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.76% | 86.91% | -0.97% |
| Black | 6.54% | 5.24% | -19.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.59% | 25.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.72% | 60.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.87% | 64.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.68% | 7.94% |