Explore the Family Name Lawrance
The meaning of Lawrance
English: variant of Lawrence.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lawrance in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lawrance declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,662nd most popular surname, but it fell to the 34,574th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.56%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 749 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 12.68%. Likewise, the proportion of people named Lawrance per 100,000 residents decreased by 21.43%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #34,574 | -16.56% |
| Count | 749 | 654 | -12.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lawrance
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some shifts among people bearing the surname Lawrance between 2000 and 2010. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 0.67% to 1.99%, a change of 197.01%. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.14% to 4.28%. However, the percentages of those identifying as White, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all decreased. The largest drop was observed in the Hispanic category, declining by 18.18%, followed by Black with an 8.98% decrease, American Indian and Alaskan Native with a 10.83% decrease, and finally White with a slight dip of 1.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.76% | 71.87% | -1.22% |
| Black | 19.49% | 17.74% | -8.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 4.28% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 3.06% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.99% | 197.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 1.07% | -10.83% |