Explore the Family Name Laun
The meaning of Laun
German: habitational name from Laun (Czech name Louny) on the Eger river (Czech Ohře), northwest of Prague. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Johannes, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Laun in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laun has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 35,621, but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,720, signifying a decrease of almost 20 percent. The number of individuals with the Laun surname also decreased over this decade, with a count of 597 in 2000 and 507 in 2010, translating into a reduction of 15.08 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 22.73 percent, going from 0.22 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #42,720 | -19.93% |
| Count | 597 | 507 | -15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laun
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Laun surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.8 percent in this group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a drop of 11.44 percent during this period. However, there was an increase in diversity among the Laun surname bearers as reflected in the Two or more races category, which rose by 25.9 percent, and the Hispanic category, which grew by 26.61 percent. There were no changes observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both registering 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.46% | 91.72% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.16% | 25.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.76% | 26.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 1.78% | -11.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |