Find out how popular the last name LaFalaise is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named LaFalaise.

LaFalaise, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the LaFalaise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaFalaise in America

LaFalaise is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaFalaise surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname LaFalaise.

The history of the last name LaFalaise

The surname LAFALAISE has its origins in France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the French phrase "la falaise," which translates to "the cliff." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or on a cliff, or perhaps a prominent landform in the region.

One of the earliest recorded references to the LAFALAISE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and their properties compiled in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the LAFALAISE surname was Jean de LAFALAISE, a French knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Jean de LAFALAISE is mentioned in several chronicles and historical accounts of the time, solidifying the name's significance during the Middle Ages.

The LAFALAISE name is also linked to the French town of Falaise, located in the Calvados department of Normandy. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname were originally from or associated with this town, contributing to the name's geographic origins.

Another prominent individual with the LAFALAISE surname was Guillaume de LAFALAISE, a 14th-century French nobleman and landowner. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles V of France and held substantial estates in the Normandy region.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the LAFALAISE name was Jeanne de LAFALAISE, a French noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and founded a hospital in her hometown, which bore her name for many years.

The LAFALAISE surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout France, such as the villages of Lafalaise-sur-Loing and Lafalaise-en-Vexin. These place names likely evolved from the original surname, further solidifying its connection to specific geographic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaFalaise

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname LaFalaise.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for LaFalaise was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name LaFalaise was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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