Explore the Family Name Laventure
The meaning of Laventure
1. Altered form of French Bonaventure. 2. French: nickname for a lucky or fortunate person, from Old French adventure ‘fate, destiny’ (from Latin adventura), with fused definite article l’. This surname is rare in France. 3. West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name or nickname Laventure or L’Aventure, which has the same meaning as 2 above. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Laventure are descendants of Louis Frappier dit Bonaventure from QC (see Bonaventure). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Marcel, Andrus, Henri, Lafontant, Laurent, Mireille, Philippe, Sauveur.
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How common is the last name Laventure in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laventure increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laventure ranked 32,094 in commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to a ranking of 28,465. This represents an increase in popularity of 11.31%. The number of individuals with the Laventure surname also rose during this period, from 678 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, marking a substantial growth rate of 23.6%. The proportion of people named Laventure per 100,000 also grew by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #28,465 | 11.31% |
| Count | 678 | 838 | 23.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laventure
The changes in ethnic identity of those bearing the Laventure surname over the same time frame are also noteworthy, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year. In contrast, the percentage of Laventures identifying as two or more races increased by 15%, from 2.8% to 3.22%. The white population with this surname decreased by 14.56%, from 68.29% to 58.35%. The Hispanic and Black populations saw the most dramatic increases, with the Hispanic Laventure population growing by 66.07%, from 2.8% to 4.65%, and the Black population increasing by 33.85%, from 24.34% to 32.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.29% | 58.35% | -14.56% |
| Black | 24.34% | 32.58% | 33.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.65% | 66.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 3.22% | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |