Explore the Family Name Laybourne
The meaning of Laybourne
English (northern): habitational name from Leyburn in Yorkshire. The placename probably derives from Old English hlēg ‘shelter’ + burna ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Laybourne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laybourne has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 116,123rd in popularity, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 117,480th. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased by 6.47% during this period, rising from 139 to 148. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #117,480 | -1.17% |
| Count | 139 | 148 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laybourne
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laybourne is predominantly White. In 2000, about 96.4% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 93.24% by 2010. No significant changes were observed in the other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 93.24% | -3.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |