Explore the Family Name Laven
The meaning of Laven
North German: from a derivative of a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Laven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laven has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laven was ranked 35,916th in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 40,082nd spot, a change of -11.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also reflected a decline from 591 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, a decrease of -7.45%. The proportion of individuals with the Laven surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.22 to 0.19, representing a change of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #40,082 | -11.6% |
| Count | 591 | 547 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laven
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Laven, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.28% in 2000 to 91.22% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.86% to 2.74%) and Black (from 0% to 2.74%). Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.85% to 2.19%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 91.22% | -5.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.74% | 47.31% |
| Black | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.19% | 157.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |