2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Laituri
A Finnish surname derived from the word "laituri" meaning jetty or pier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Laituri. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laituri surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Laituri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laituri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laituri
The surname LAITURI is of Finnish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "laituri," which means "pier" or "jetty." The name likely originated in coastal regions of Finland, where many families lived and worked near the waterways.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the LAITURI surname appears in various parish records and tax rolls from the southwestern regions of Finland, particularly in the provinces of Uusimaa and Varsinais-Suomi. It was not an uncommon name among fishing communities and maritime-related professions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAITURI name can be found in the birth records of the parish of Porvoo, dating back to 1642. The entry lists the birth of a son, Johan Laituri, to the family of Matti and Anna Laituri.
In the 19th century, the LAITURI surname gained further prominence with the rise of shipbuilding and maritime trade in Finland. Notable individuals bearing this name include Juho Laituri (1802-1875), a renowned shipwright from the town of Naantali, who was responsible for the construction of several merchant vessels.
Another notable figure was Matti Laituri (1848-1923), a sea captain and entrepreneur from Turku. He established a successful shipping company and was known for his efforts in promoting Finnish maritime commerce.
The LAITURI surname also spread beyond Finland's borders during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as many Finns emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly to North America. One such individual was Antti Laituri (1872-1947), who settled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and worked in the mining industry.
In the field of literature, the Finnish author and playwright Kaarlo Laituri (1888-1962) gained recognition for his works that explored the lives of working-class Finns and the challenges they faced.
While the LAITURI surname may not be among the most common in Finland today, it remains an important part of the country's cultural heritage, reflecting the deep-rooted maritime traditions and the resilience of those who made their living from the sea.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laituri
Among Census respondents with the surname Laituri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Laituri bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Laituri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laituri
Laituri appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,605 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,605 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 3,730 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Laituri surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #154,182 | -2.5% |
| Count | 109 | 103 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laituri bearers went from 109 to 103 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 3,730 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #154,182.
FAQ
Laituri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laituri?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Laituri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Laituri?
Laituri ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Laituri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Laituri.
Has Laituri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laituri went from 109 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Laituri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laituri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Laituri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laituri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Laituri (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Laituri mean?
A Finnish surname derived from the word "laituri" meaning jetty or pier. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Laituri (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Laituri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.