Explore the Family Name Lawes
The meaning of Lawes
English (mainly southern): see Laws.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lawes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lawes has seen a considerable increase. In 2000, Lawes was ranked 34,949th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to 32,485th, marking a 7.05% rise in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 611 in 2000 to 708 in 2010, a noteworthy increase of 15.88%. The proportion of people named Lawes per 100,000 also saw a slight uptick from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, indicating a 4.35% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #32,485 | 7.05% |
| Count | 611 | 708 | 15.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lawes. While the percentage of Lawes identified as White decreased from 60.23% in 2000 to 53.67% in 2010, those who identified as Black increased from 32.41% to 37.99% over the same period. The Hispanic segment saw a significant increase in representation, up by 61.83% to 4.24% in 2010. However, the proportion of Lawes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. Lastly, the percentage of individuals with mixed ethnicity dropped slightly from 3.60% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.23% | 53.67% | -10.89% |
| Black | 32.41% | 37.99% | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.24% | 61.83% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 3.25% | -9.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |