Laboo
A surname indicating occupational origin, possibly referring to a toolmaker or carpenter.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Laboo. That puts it at #88,685 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laboo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#88,685
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
209
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 209 bearers of the surname Laboo in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 88685th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laboo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laboo
The surname LABOO is believed to have originated in France, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the French word "labourer," which means "to plow" or "to cultivate the land." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a farmer or agricultural laborer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LABOO surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Bréval in the Normandy region of France, where a man named Pierre LABOO was listed as a resident in the year 1627. This provides evidence that the name was already in use at that time.
In the late 17th century, a man named Jacques LABOO was documented as a vintner (someone who makes and sells wine) in the city of Bordeaux, located in southwestern France. This indicates that the name was not exclusively associated with agricultural workers but had also been adopted by those involved in other trades.
During the 18th century, the LABOO name appeared in various French historical records, such as tax rolls and census documents. One notable figure from this period was Marie-Jeanne LABOO, a seamstress born in Paris in 1745, who gained some recognition for her skilled needlework.
As the 19th century dawned, the LABOO surname had spread beyond France to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic. In 1832, a man named Louis LABOO, originally from the Alsace region of France, settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he established a successful shipping business.
Another prominent individual with the LABOO name was Jean-Baptiste LABOO, a French explorer and cartographer born in 1802. He is credited with mapping large portions of the Canadian wilderness and contributing to the understanding of the geography of North America during the early 19th century.
Throughout its history, the LABOO surname has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Labeau, Labault, and Labault. However, the core form of the name has remained relatively consistent, reflecting its French origins and connection to agricultural labor or cultivation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laboo
Among Census respondents with the surname Laboo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Laboo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Laboo surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.1%
- White6.2%
- Two or more races3.8%
- Unknown or suppressed2.9%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Laboo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #88,685 | 13.6% |
| Count | 162 | 209 | 29.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Laboo bearers went from 162 to 209 (+29.0% change). The surname moved up 14,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #102,691 to #88,685.
FAQ
Laboo surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Laboo?
The surname Laboo holds position #88,685 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Laboo surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laboo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.