Explore the Family Name Lawhorne
The meaning of Lawhorne
Irish (northern): variant of Lawhorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lawhorne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lawhorne has slightly dipped over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20191 in popularity and decreased marginally to 20336 by 2010, reflecting a change of -0.72. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1227 to 1307 over the same period, an increase of 6.52%. The proportion per 100K also saw a small decline of -2.22 from 0.45 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,191 | #20,336 | -0.72% |
| Count | 1,227 | 1,307 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawhorne
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates slight shifts within the Lawhorne surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity represented the majority with a minimal decrease from 85.17% to 84.62%. The Black group maintained nearly the same percentage, showing a negligible increase from 12.88% to 12.93%. Hispanics observed a significant rise from 0.65% to 0.99%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced growth from 0.41% to 0.46%. Interestingly, no Asian or Pacific Islander identity was recorded in 2000, but by 2010, they constituted 0.38% of the Lawhornes. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.90% to 0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.17% | 84.62% | -0.65% |
| Black | 12.88% | 12.93% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.99% | 52.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.61% | -32.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.46% | 12.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |