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

Laine, 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 Laine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laine in America

Laine is the 9407th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laine surname appeared 3,456 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 Laine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laine 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 Laine

The surname Laine originated in France, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "laine," which means "wool" or "woolen cloth." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the Laine surname can be found in medieval French records and documents, such as tax rolls, parish registers, and property deeds. Some of these records date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, indicating the name's long-standing presence in French history.

The surname Laine may also have connections to various place names in France that incorporate the word "laine." For instance, the village of Laines in the department of Eure-et-Loir could potentially be a source for the surname. Additionally, variations like Delaine or Delaines may have originated from place names prefixed with the French preposition "de," signifying origin or residence.

In terms of historical figures bearing the Laine surname, one notable example is Étienne de Laine (c. 1518-1594), a French scholar and religious reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in France. Another individual of note is François Laine (1662-1744), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Île.

Pierre Laine (1726-1807) was a prominent French engineer and architect who contributed to the construction of several important structures, such as the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange) in Bordeaux. Nicolas Joseph Laine (1787-1835), a French soldier and politician, served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the Bourbon Restoration and the July Monarchy.

Lastly, Édouard Laine (1870-1928) was a French sculptor and medalist known for his works in bronze and marble, as well as his participation in the Art Nouveau movement.

While the Laine surname may have originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the wool and textile industries of medieval France, reflecting the diverse occupations and origins that have shaped many European surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laine

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

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

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