Explore the Family Name Launius
The meaning of Launius
Lithuanian: perhaps a nickname derived from launys ‘hornless’. This surname is apparently not found in Lithuania.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Launius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Launius experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,529 in popularity, while in 2010, it fell to a rank of 33,941, marking a decline of 4.34%. However, the number of instances of the surname saw a slight increase during this decade, moving from 666 to 670, representing a 0.6% change. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.0%, shifting from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #33,941 | -4.34% |
| Count | 666 | 670 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Launius
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Launius also shifted between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group remains White, accounting for 97.75% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.46% in 2010. The presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.05% to 0% over the ten-year period. Notably, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010, making up 0.90% of the individuals with this surname. There were no recorded instances of the last name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black communities during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 97.46% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |