Explore the Family Name Lauridsen
The meaning of Lauridsen
Danish: patronymic from the personal name Laurids, a variant of Laurits (see Lauritsen). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Halvar, Morten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lauridsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lauridsen saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked at 47,120 and by 2010, it dropped significantly to 65,244, indicating a decline of 38.46%. The number of people carrying the Lauridsen name also fell during this period by 28.3%, from 424 to 304. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k of the population decreased by 37.5% as well.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #65,244 | -38.46% |
| Count | 424 | 304 | -28.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lauridsen
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Lauridsen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight increase in diversity over the 10-year period. In 2000, 93.87% of Lauridsens were of White ethnicity, which slightly decreased to 93.75% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 38.98%, from 1.18% to 1.64%. There was also a small increase in those claiming two or more races, from 1.89% to 1.97%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation experienced a decrease from 1.89% to 1.64%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped entirely from 1.18% to 0%. The Black category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 93.75% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.97% | 4.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.64% | 38.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.64% | -13.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |