2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Labant
A surname derived from the French word "labeur" meaning labor or work.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Labant. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labant surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Labant in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labant, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labant
The surname Labant has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "labant," which means "wandering" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who frequently traveled or had a nomadic lifestyle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Labant surname can be found in the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and many were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family named Labant in the village of Montfort-sur-Risle, located in the Normandy region. This village likely played a role in the development of the surname, as it was common for people to be identified by their place of origin or residence.
One notable figure with the Labant surname was Jacques Labant, a French soldier who served in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles and manuscripts of the time.
Another individual of note was Marie Labant, a 16th-century French poet and author. She was born in 1542 in the city of Lyon and published several works of poetry and prose during her lifetime. Her contributions to French literature were significant, and she is celebrated as one of the notable female writers of the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, a family named Labant settled in the region of Brittany, France. One member of this family, Pierre Labant, was a merchant and trader who established successful trade routes across Europe. His business ventures brought wealth and prosperity to the family, and they became influential members of the local community.
Another notable figure was Jean Labant, a French explorer who traveled to the Americas in the late 18th century. He was part of an expedition that explored the Mississippi River and the surrounding regions, and his detailed accounts of the journey provided valuable information for future explorers and settlers.
Throughout history, the Labant surname has been present in various regions of France, as well as in other parts of Europe and beyond, as families migrated and established new roots. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, reflecting a rich history and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labant
Among Census respondents with the surname Labant, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Labant bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Labant surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 104
- Black or African American3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labant
Labant appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,849 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,649 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,849 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 3,649 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Labant surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #145,757 | -2.6% |
| Count | 117 | 115 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labant bearers went from 117 to 115 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 3,649 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,757.
FAQ
Labant surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labant?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Labant. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Labant?
Labant ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Labant. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Labant.
Has Labant become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labant went from 117 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Labant?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labant, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Labant in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labant appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Black (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Labant (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Labant mean?
A surname derived from the French word "labeur" meaning labor or work. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Labant (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Labant?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.