Explore the Family Name Lawery
The meaning of Lawery
English (mainly Cornwall): see Lawry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lawery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lawery has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,668th and rose to 63,873rd position in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 2.73%. The number of people with the Lawery surname also increased during this period from 282 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, marking an approximate growth of 10.64%. This data suggests that the proportion of individuals with the Lawery surname per 100,000 people also grew by about 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #63,873 | 2.73% |
| Count | 282 | 312 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawery
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Lawery surname bearers between 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, with a rise of 17.46%. The Black community saw a moderate increase of 8.34%. However, there were declines in the White and Hispanic communities bearing the Lawery surname, experiencing decreases of 16.92% and 35.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.87% | 63.78% | 8.34% |
| White | 35.11% | 29.17% | -16.92% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 4.17% | 17.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 1.6% | -35.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |