Explore the Family Name Lauricella
The meaning of Lauricella
Italian: from a pet form of Laura. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine, Gaetano, Marino, Sal, Antonino, Antonio, Arcangelo, Gerlando, Luigi, Santo.
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How common is the last name Lauricella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lauricella has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 22,538 in 2000 to 22,749 in 2010, representing a 0.94% decline. However, the total number of individuals with this last name has increased by approximately 5.73%, from 1,065 in 2000 to 1,126 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Lauricella surname per 100,000 has also slightly decreased by 2.56% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,538 | #22,749 | -0.94% |
| Count | 1,065 | 1,126 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lauricella
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Lauricella surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.53% of all Lauricellas, declining slightly to 95.38% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was a significant increase of 41.49% in the proportion of Lauricellas identifying as Hispanic, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races saw smaller increases of 6.67% and 7.58%, respectively. There were no reported Lauricellas who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.38% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.66% | 41.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.8% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.71% | 7.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |