Explore the Family Name Laury
The meaning of Laury
1. English (mainly Cornwall): variant of Lawry. 2. French: variant of Laur.
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How common is the last name Laury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laury has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 19,007 to 19,614, marking a 3.19% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 3.7%, going from 1,326 in 2000 to 1,375 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.08%, moving from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,007 | #19,614 | -3.19% |
| Count | 1,326 | 1,375 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laury
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Laury individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 37.74%, from 0.53 to 0.73. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 67.83%, moving from 1.43 to 2.40. The number of people identifying as White decreased slightly by 4.79%, from 41.33 to 39.35. Hispanic representation increased by 13.86%, from 1.66 to 1.89. The Black ethnic group saw a minimal increase of 1.07%, from 55.05 to 55.64. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.05% | 55.64% | 1.07% |
| White | 41.33% | 39.35% | -4.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.4% | 67.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.89% | 13.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.73% | 37.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |