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

LaForce, 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 LaForce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaForce in America

LaForce is the 17709th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaForce surname appeared 1,584 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LaForce.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaForce 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 LaForce

The surname LAFORCE originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French phrase "la force," which translates to "the force" or "the strength." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who exhibited exceptional physical prowess or strength.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname LAFORCE can be found in various French records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is Jacques LAFORCE, a knight who served under King Philip IV of France during the early 14th century.

As the LAFORCE surname spread across France, it also evolved into various spellings, such as LAFORSSE, LAFORCHE, and DELAFORCE. These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different regions of the country.

In the 16th century, the LAFORCE name gained prominence in the region of Normandy, where it was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Guillaume LAFORCE, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Rouen during the mid-1500s.

The LAFORCE surname eventually made its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas, often carried by French immigrants and settlers. One notable bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste LAFORCE, a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who was active in the Great Lakes region during the late 17th century.

Another significant figure with the LAFORCE surname was Marie-Joseph LAFORCE, a French journalist and political activist who played a prominent role in the French Revolution. Born in 1757, LAFORCE was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and was briefly imprisoned during the Reign of Terror.

In the 19th century, the LAFORCE name gained recognition in the realm of literature. Victorien LAFORCE, a French poet and novelist born in 1822, was known for his works that explored themes of nature and rural life.

While the LAFORCE surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, South America, and parts of Europe. Despite this global dispersion, the name retains its connection to its French heritage and the meaning of strength and force.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaForce

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

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

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