Explore the Family Name Lavallie
The meaning of Lavallie
Altered form of French Lavallée ‘the valley’ (see Lavallee). Compare Lavalley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavallie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lavallie has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lavallie was ranked the 37,534th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to the 34,878th position, marking a 7.08% increase in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 558 in 2000 to 647 in 2010, a rise of nearly 16%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this signifies an increase from 0.21 to 0.22, or 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #34,878 | 7.08% |
| Count | 558 | 647 | 15.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavallie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the distribution for those with the surname Lavallie shifted slightly over the same decade. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with this last name in either year. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up the largest proportion, increasing from 48.03% in 2000 to 50.23% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 46.42% to 42.04%, while the proportion of people identifying as Hispanic remained virtually unchanged. Notably, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly – from 1.79% to 4.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 48.03% | 50.23% | 4.58% |
| White | 46.42% | 42.04% | -9.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 4.48% | 150.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.32% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |