2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lablance
A French surname referring to someone with pale or white skin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Lablance. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lablance 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Lablance in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lablance, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lablance
The surname LABLANCE is of French origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "blanche" meaning "white," likely referring to a person with fair complexion or light-colored hair.
The name was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. Early variations of the spelling included Lablanque, Lablanche, and Lablanc.
Historical records indicate that the name LABLANCE appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William to England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LABLANCE was in the early 13th century, when a Robert Lablance was mentioned in the court rolls of Wiltshire, England, in 1219. Another early reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Walter Lablance is listed as a landowner in 1273.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume LABLANCE was a French merchant and adventurer who was part of the expeditions to the Canary Islands in the 1340s. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore and document the islands.
During the 16th century, a family with the surname LABLANCE was documented in the town of Blois, in the Loire Valley region of France. This family produced several notable individuals, including Jean LABLANCE (1520-1583), a renowned artist and sculptor who worked on various religious commissions in the region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Marie LABLANCE (1639-1718), a French writer and poet who published several works on religious and moral themes. She was celebrated for her literary talents during her lifetime.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles. In the 18th century, a Scottish minister named James LABLANCE (1712-1779) was known for his sermons and writings on theology.
Throughout history, the surname LABLANCE has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, writers, and religious figures. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its French origins and connections to the concept of "whiteness" or fair complexion remain a central part of its etymology.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lablance
Among Census respondents with the surname Lablance, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lablance 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 Lablance surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.7% · 61
- Black or African American20.3% · 24
- Two or more races16.1% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.6% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lablance
Lablance 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,865 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+17 bearers (+16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,201 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,865 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.8%) | Up 16,201 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 Lablance 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 | #159,712 | #143,511 | 10.1% |
| Count | 101 | 118 | 16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lablance bearers went from 101 to 118 (+16.8% change). The surname moved up 16,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Lablance surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lablance?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Lablance. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Lablance?
Lablance ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Lablance. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Lablance.
Has Lablance become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lablance went from 101 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 17 (+16.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Lablance?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lablance, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%). 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 Lablance in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.7% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lablance appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (51.7%), Black (20.3%), Two or More Races (16.1%). 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 Lablance (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 Lablance mean?
A French surname referring to someone with pale or white skin. 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 Lablance (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 have the surname Lablance?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.