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

LaFavor, 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 LaFavor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaFavor in America

LaFavor is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaFavor surname appeared 654 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 LaFavor.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaFavor to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name LaFavor

The surname LAFAVOR is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "faveur," which means "favor" or "grace." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, sometime between the 11th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAFAVOR surname can be traced back to the 13th century, in the region of Normandy. Historical records from that time mention a family bearing the name "de la Faveur," which translates to "of the favor" or "of the grace." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or received special favor from nobility or the ruling class.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various documents and records across northern France, including the regions of Picardy and Île-de-France. During this period, the spelling variation "Lafaveur" became more prevalent, eventually evolving into the modern form of "LAFAVOR."

One notable individual bearing the LAFAVOR surname was Jean LAFAVOR, a French artisan who lived in the 16th century. He is mentioned in records from the city of Rouen, where he was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild. Another early figure was Marie LAFAVOR, a noblewoman born in 1612 in the town of Amiens. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of local charities.

In the 17th century, the LAFAVOR name can be found in various church records and parish registers across northern France, indicating the widespread presence of families bearing this surname. One such individual was Pierre LAFAVOR, born in 1658 in the village of Beauvais, who later became a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the 18th century, the LAFAVOR surname began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. Notable figures from this era include Jacques LAFAVOR, a French soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in the United States, and Henri LAFAVOR, a French composer and musician who lived in the late 18th century and gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works.

As the centuries progressed, the LAFAVOR surname continued to be found throughout France and other parts of Europe, with individuals from various walks of life bearing this name. Some of the notable LAFAVOR families settled in regions like Brittany, Normandy, and the Île-de-France, where they contributed to the cultural and economic fabric of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaFavor

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

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 LaFavor 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of LaFavor has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 LaFavor was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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