2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Laronge
A French surname possibly derived from the phrase "l'a rouge", meaning "the red one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Laronge. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laronge 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Laronge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laronge, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (26.9%) and Two or More Races (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laronge
The surname Laronge originates from France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "ronge" meaning "red," potentially referring to someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion. The name was initially concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Laronge surname can be found in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille, a Benedictine monastery located in Normandy. The cartulary, a collection of charters and legal documents, mentions a certain "Guillelmus Laronge" in the year 1189, indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that period.
In the 13th century, the Laronge name appeared in various legal documents and records throughout northern France. For instance, a "Robert Laronge" is listed as a landowner in the village of Caux, near Rouen, in 1245. The name's association with this region suggests a possible connection to the place name "La Rouge," a commune in the department of Seine-Maritime.
One notable figure bearing the Laronge surname was Jean Laronge, a French merchant and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the West African kingdom of Benin, contributing to the expansion of commercial networks between Europe and Africa during the Age of Exploration.
In the 16th century, the Laronge surname gained prominence in the city of Paris. Jacques Laronge (1533-1602), a celebrated French painter and engraver, was known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the French nobility. His paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across France.
Another notable individual with this surname was Étienne Laronge (1628-1712), a French architect and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Château de Versailles under the reign of Louis XIV. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several buildings and pavilions within the palace complex.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Laronge family established themselves as prominent landowners and vintners in the Burgundy region of France. The Laronge vineyards, located in the prestigious Côte de Nuits area, produced highly regarded wines that were sought after by connoisseurs across Europe.
In the 19th century, the Laronge surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Paul Laronge (1820-1892) was a French poet and writer known for his satirical works and contributions to the French literary journal, Le Figaro. His collection of poems, "Les Fleurs du Mal," published in 1857, is considered one of the most influential works of the Decadent movement in French literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laronge
Among Census respondents with the surname Laronge, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (26.9%) and Two or More Races (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Laronge 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 Laronge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.2% · 74
- American Indian and Alaska Native26.9% · 32
- Two or more races7.6% · 9
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laronge
Laronge 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+8 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,416 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,631 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.2%) | Down 1,416 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,631 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 Laronge 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 | #140,157 | #142,788 | -1.9% |
| Count | 119 | 119 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laronge bearers went from 119 to 119 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,631 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #142,788.
FAQ
Laronge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laronge?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Laronge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Laronge?
Laronge ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Laronge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Laronge.
Has Laronge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laronge went from 119 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Laronge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laronge, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (26.9%) and Two or More Races (7.6%). 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 Laronge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.2% (74 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laronge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (62.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (26.9%), Two or More Races (7.6%). 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 Laronge (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 Laronge mean?
A French surname possibly derived from the phrase "l'a rouge", meaning "the red one". 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 Laronge (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Laronge?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.