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

Laffrey, 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 Laffrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laffrey in America

Laffrey is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laffrey surname appeared 106 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 Laffrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laffrey 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 Laffrey

The surname Laffrey has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the late 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "laffre," which means "leper" or "outcast." This could suggest that the name was originally given to someone who had been ostracized from their community due to illness or other circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laffrey can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century, likely brought over by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 12th century, there are references to a family named Laffrey living in the village of Laffrey-les-Vignes in the Burgundy region of France. It is possible that the name was originally derived from this place name or that the family took their name from the village.

During the Middle Ages, the name Laffrey appeared in various forms, including Laffray, Laffraie, and Laffrey. This was due to the inconsistent spelling of surnames before they became standardized in more modern times.

One notable person with the surname Laffrey was Guillaume Laffrey, a French nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles V of France and served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War.

Another individual of note was Jean Laffrey, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was a professor at the University of Paris and wrote several influential works on religious doctrine.

In the 17th century, a man named Pierre Laffrey was a successful merchant and trader in the city of Lyon, France. He amassed a considerable fortune through his business dealings and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local charities and institutions.

The 18th century saw the rise of a family of Laffrey artists, including the painters Jacques Laffrey (1719-1798) and his son, François Laffrey (1750-1824). Both were renowned for their landscapes and portraits, and their works can be found in various art museums throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Laffrey (1815-1892), a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laffrey

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

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

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