Explore the Family Name Lauzon
The meaning of Lauzon
French: 1. (northwestern): variant of Lozon 2, a habitational name from Lozon, a place in Manche. Compare Loso, Lozen, and Lozon 1. 2. (southeastern): from a diminutive of regional lauze ‘slate’, a word of Gallic origin, used as a metonymic occupational name for a slater or worker in a slate quarry. This surname, in both senses, is very rare in France. History: Gilles Lauzon from Caen in Calvados, France, married Marie Archambault in Montreal, QC, in 1656. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Pierre, Andre, Gilles, Jacques, Lucien, Michel, Normand, Adelard, Alain, Armand, Damien.
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How common is the last name Lauzon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lauzon showed a minor decrease in rank from 13,985 in 2000 to 14,651 in 2010, a change of -4.76%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lauzon surname increased slightly by 2.58% from 1,980 to 2,031 during the same period. This resulted in a proportion per 100k decrease of -5.48%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Lauzon grew, they became a smaller percentage of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,985 | #14,651 | -4.76% |
| Count | 1,980 | 2,031 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.69 | -5.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lauzon
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts within the Lauzon group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -11.01%, and those identifying as Black also decreased by -13.95%. However, the Hispanic representation among those with the Lauzon surname saw significant growth, increasing by 68.13% over the decade. The portion identifying as White slightly decreased by -0.62%, but remained the dominant ethnic identity at 90.79% in 2010. Those indicating two or more races increased their representation by 11.94%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained steady at 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 90.79% | -0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 3% | 11.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.27% | 2.02% | -11.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.53% | 68.13% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.74% | -13.95% |