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

Laines, 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 Laines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laines in America

Laines is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laines surname appeared 429 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 Laines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laines 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 Laines

The surname Laines has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "laine," meaning "wool," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, when a certain Jehan de Laines was mentioned in the archives of the Normandy region. This indicates that the surname was already well-established in the northern parts of France during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Brittany, with spellings such as "Lainnes" and "Laynnes." This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of France and may have had slight variations in spelling due to regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

The Laines surname is also associated with several places in France, including the village of Laines in the department of Eure-et-Loir, and the commune of Laines-aux-Bois in the department of Aube. These place names may have contributed to the surname's development and geographic distribution.

One notable figure bearing the Laines surname was Jean-Baptiste Laines (1672-1728), a French sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects in Paris during the early 18th century, including the church of Saint-Roch and the Palais-Royal.

Another prominent individual was Pierre-Édouard Laines (1787-1867), a French jurist and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly during the French Revolution and later became a member of the Council of State under Napoleon I.

In the 19th century, Émile Laines (1829-1900) was a French painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Normandy. His paintings often featured landscapes and scenes of farmers and workers, capturing the essence of the region's agricultural heritage.

Moving into the 20th century, Geneviève Laines (1915-1980) was a French writer and journalist who gained recognition for her novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions.

Lastly, Jean-Paul Laines (1931-2006) was a French actor and director who had a successful career in both theater and film. He was particularly known for his roles in several popular French television series and his work with renowned directors such as François Truffaut and Claude Lelouch.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laines

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

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

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