Explore the Family Name Laurich
The meaning of Laurich
1. Americanized form of Slovenian Lavrič: patronymic from the personal name Lavre, a short form of Lavrencij, Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence). See also Lavrich. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Lavrih: from an old derivative of the personal name Lavre (see above). 3. Americanized form of Croatian Laurić or Lavrić: metronymic from the female personal name Laura or patronymic from the personal name Lavro, a short form of Lavrentije, an archaic equivalent of Lawrence. 4. German: from a short form of the personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence) or of a personal name composed of Old High German (h)lūt ‘clear, loud’ + rīhhi ‘powerful, rich, splendid’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Laurich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laurich saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 36,630 in terms of popularity and had a count of 576. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 41,799 with a count of 520, representing a decrease of 14.11% in rank and 9.72% in count over the decade. The proportion of Laurich per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #41,799 | -14.11% |
| Count | 576 | 520 | -9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laurich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Laurich remained largely consistent over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage barely changing from 97.22% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.22% to 1.92%. The category of two or more races, which accounted for 1.04% in 2000, was reported as zero in 2010, possibly due to data suppression for privacy. There were no individuals with the Laurich surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 97.12% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.92% | 57.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |