Explore the Family Name Laxa
The meaning of Laxa
1. Hispanic (Philippines): probably a nickname from Spanish laxa, feminine form of laxo ‘relaxed, limp’. 2. Czech: nickname or metonymic occupational name from German Lachs ‘salmon’ (see Lax).
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How common is the last name Laxa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laxa has seen an increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Laxa ranked 79,676th in terms of frequency among all surnames, and it rose to the 67,318th spot by 2010, marking a substantial growth rate of 15.51%. The number of individuals with the surname Laxa also grew from 222 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, translating into an increase of 31.98%. The proportion of people named Laxa per 100,000 also increased by 25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #67,318 | 15.51% |
| Count | 222 | 293 | 31.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laxa
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Laxa surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 88.4% of the total in 2010, up from 86.94% in 2000. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 4.5% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White declined significantly, from 4.95% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 30.16%, moving from 3.15% in 2000 to 4.1% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Laxa who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.94% | 88.4% | 1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% | 4.44% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 4.1% | 30.16% |
| White | 4.95% | 2.73% | -44.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |