Explore the Family Name Lavell
The meaning of Lavell
Irish and English: variant of Lavelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lavell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lavell was ranked 37,374 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 39,717, a change of -6.27%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 561 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, a decline of -1.43%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Lavell surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #39,717 | -6.27% |
| Count | 561 | 553 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes among those with the surname Lavell between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black saw decreases of -15.89%, -16.84%, and -10.45%, respectively. The percentage of White individuals also saw a minor decrease of -0.74%. However, there were increases in the percentages of individuals claiming two or more races and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. These groups saw an increase of 33.33% and 44.80%, respectively, indicating a growing diversity within the Lavell surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.53% | 81.92% | -0.74% |
| Black | 9.09% | 8.14% | -10.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.8% | 33.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 3.62% | 44.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.63% | -16.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0.9% | -15.89% |