Explore the Family Name Laumann
The meaning of Laumann
German: variant of Lau. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Manfred, Otto, Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laumann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laumann has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,735, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,622 representing a change of -5.59%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased slightly during this period from 637 to 631, a decrease of nearly 1%. The proportion of people named Laumann per 100,000 dropped by 12.5% from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #35,622 | -5.59% |
| Count | 637 | 631 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laumann
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Laumann, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as white. However, there was a minor decline in the percentage, dropping from 96.7% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. A notable increase was observed among those identifying as two or more races, rising by 46.1% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained steady at around 1.27%, while no Laumanns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Interestingly, by 2010, less than one percent began identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native where none did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.25% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.06% | 46.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.27% | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |