Explore the Family Name Lavely
The meaning of Lavely
Americanized form of French Lavallée ‘the valley’ (see Lavallee).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lavely experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,085th most popular, with 706 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,967th with 645 people bearing the surname, reflecting a decline of 8.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #34,967 | -12.49% |
| Count | 706 | 645 | -8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavely
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes for those with the surname Lavely between 2000 and 2010. The White population represented the majority, accounting for 95.75% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 93.33% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders evidently decreased from 0.71% to none. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation, growing from 0.71% to 2.02%, and the Black population saw an increase from 1.84% to 2.17%. The number of people with two or more races increased as well, while the count of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 93.33% | -2.53% |
| Black | 1.84% | 2.17% | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.02% | 184.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |