Explore the Family Name Lefrancois
The meaning of Lefrancois
French (Lefrançois): from Old French le François, a habitational name for an individual from the Île-de-France region. In the Middle Ages the French king held sway over a smaller territory than present-day France, and its boundaries tended to vary, but the Île-de-France was always at its center. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Adelard, Alphonse, Andre, Armand, Cecile, Donat, Emile, Francoise, Gaetan, Gilles, Henri.
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How common is the last name Lefrancois in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lefrancois has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 28,994 and had a count of 771, equating to 0.29 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped a bit to 29,918, but the count increased slightly to 785, reducing the proportion per 100k people to 0.27. This represents a decrease in popularity by 3.19% and an increase in count by 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #29,918 | -3.19% |
| Count | 771 | 785 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefrancois
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a somewhat mixed picture for the surname Lefrancois. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 95.85 in 2000 and 94.14 in 2010 – a small decrease of 1.78%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.04 in 2000 to 1.27 in 2010, a growth of 22.12%. Similarly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, soaring from 1.17 in 2000 to 2.68 in 2010, marking a remarkable change of 129.06%. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities saw a marginal decrease from 1.56 in 2000 to 1.53 in 2010. Meanwhile, the data was suppressed for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.14% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.68% | 129.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.53% | -1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.27% | 22.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |