Explore the Family Name Laureles
The meaning of Laureles
Hispanic (Mexico and Philippines): plural form of Laurel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laureles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laureles significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laureles was ranked as the 87,729th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 67,126th position - a change of 23.48%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname grew from 197 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking an increase of 49.24%. When measuring popularity in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the data also shows a growth of 42.86%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #67,126 | 23.48% |
| Count | 197 | 294 | 49.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laureles
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insight into the ethnicity of individuals carrying the surname Laureles. In 2000, 66.5% identified as Hispanic, and this proportion rose to 71.09% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 11.68% in 2000 to 15.31% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased considerably, from 21.32% to 11.90%. There was no reported change for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.5% | 71.09% | 6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.68% | 15.31% | 31.08% |
| White | 21.32% | 11.9% | -44.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |