Explore the Family Name Lefave
The meaning of Lefave
Altered form of French Lefebvre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lefave in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lefave showed some minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335th in terms of commonality amongst surnames, while in 2010, its rank slightly dropped to 40,432nd, a minor decrease of 0.24 percent. However, in terms of counts, it saw an increase from 511 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, indicating a rise of 5.87 percent, even though its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #40,432 | -0.24% |
| Count | 511 | 541 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefave
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census further provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lefave. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.48 percent), which slightly decreased to 94.27 percent in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic noted a significant increase of 202.04 percent during the same period, jumping from 0.98 percent to 2.96 percent. There was also a slight presence of individuals with two or more races, decreasing from 1.37 percent in 2000 to 1.29 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.27% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.96% | 202.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.29% | -5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |