Explore the Family Name Laurion
The meaning of Laurion
French: variant of Lorion and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Laurion is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Gabrielle, Lucien, Monique, Serge.
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How common is the last name Laurion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laurion saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laurion was ranked 62,775th and by 2010, it had climbed to 62,045th, marking a 1.16% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 298 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, an increase of 8.39%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #62,045 | 1.16% |
| Count | 298 | 323 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laurion
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laurion, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that predominantly, individuals identifying as White carry this surname. In 2000, 95.3% of Laurions identified as White, although this figure slightly fell to 91.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as more than one ethnicity decreased slightly from 2.35% to 2.17%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 91.64% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 2.17% | -7.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |