Explore the Family Name Lawhun
The meaning of Lawhun
Irish (northern): variant of Lawhorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lawhun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lawhun has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,376th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to 62,531st. This represents a change of -12.92%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 347 to 320 during the same period, which is a drop of -7.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.13 to 0.11, showing a decline of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #62,531 | -12.92% |
| Count | 347 | 320 | -7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawhun
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census points out that the majority of individuals with the surname Lawhun identify as White. However, there's been a minor decrease in this group, from 97.41% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010, marking a change of -2.16%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races was 1.73% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.31% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |