Explore the Family Name Loustaunau
The meaning of Loustaunau
French (southwestern): topographic name from a regional cognate of Old French ostel ‘place to stay’ and French hôtel ‘mansion, hotel’ + nau ‘new’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loustaunau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loustaunau has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,237 in popularity, and by 2010 it had climbed to 63,218, marking a 12.49% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 251 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a significant 25.9% growth. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Loustaunau per 100k also increased by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #63,218 | 12.49% |
| Count | 251 | 316 | 25.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loustaunau
The Loustaunau surname's ethnic identity distribution has remained relatively stable over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, from 35.06% in 2000 to 34.49% in 2010, a -1.63% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase, going from 64.14% in 2000 to 64.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.14% | 64.24% | 0.16% |
| White | 35.06% | 34.49% | -1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |