Explore the Family Name Laurens
The meaning of Laurens
1. English, Dutch, and Flemish: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence). 2. French: variant of Laurent, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Laurens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laurens has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laurens was ranked as the 56,979th most common surname, but it dropped to the 59,742nd position in 2010, marking a decline of about 4.85 percent. However, the actual count of people with the Laurens surname slightly increased from 335 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, showing a minimal growth of 0.9 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 8.33 percent, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #59,742 | -4.85% |
| Count | 335 | 338 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laurens
The ethnicity associated with the Laurens surname also witnessed interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the Laurens surname is White, although its representation decreased from 81.79 percent in 2000 to 79.59 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation grew by about 7.97 percent during this period, from 13.43 percent to 14.50 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also had a notable increase of 41.63 percent, growing from 2.09 percent in 2000 to 2.96 percent in 2010. Furthermore, the Laurens surname saw an introduction of individuals who identify with two or more races in 2010, while the Black representation marginally dropped by 0.67 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.79% | 79.59% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 13.43% | 14.5% | 7.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 2.96% | 41.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.48% | -0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |