Explore the Family Name Lieurance
The meaning of Lieurance
Altered form of English Lawrence.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lieurance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lieurance was ranked 37,374 in popularity in 2000 and 38,850 in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in its prevalence over the decade. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased from 561 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, representing a modest 1.25% growth. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by about 9.52%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #38,850 | -3.95% |
| Count | 561 | 568 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lieurance
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lieurance. In 2000, approximately 94.12% of those with this surname identified as white, decreasing to 92.08% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. An increase was also observed in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.39% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. Notably, the data shows that there were individuals in 2010 who identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. The census data did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 92.08% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 4.58% | 35.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 1.06% | 19.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |