Explore the Family Name Launer
The meaning of Launer
German: habitational name for someone from Laun (see Laun).
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How common is the last name Launer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Launer has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 32,856th most popular surname in the United States, with 658 individuals bearing this name. This equated to approximately 0.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 35,096 and the count dropped slightly to 642, which is about 0.22 per 100,000 people. The change in rank and count represents a decrease of 6.82% and 2.43%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #35,096 | -6.82% |
| Count | 658 | 642 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Launer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Launer has remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, at 94.38% in 2000 and 94.39% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, representing a change of 10.99%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.98% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010, a decrease of 36.87%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 94.39% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.02% | 10.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 1.25% | -36.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |