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

Laulainen, 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 Laulainen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laulainen in America

Laulainen is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laulainen surname appeared 128 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 Laulainen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laulainen 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 Laulainen

The surname Laulainen originates from Finland and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "laulaa," which means "to sing." The name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who was known for their singing abilities or who worked as a singer or entertainer.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Laulainen is found in the parish records of Turku, Finland, where a man named Matti Laulainen was mentioned in the year 1587. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name was predominantly found in the southwestern regions of Finland, particularly in the towns of Turku, Pori, and Rauma.

In the 19th century, a notable Laulainen was Juho Laulainen (1828-1901), a Finnish farmer and local politician from the town of Huittinen. He served as a member of the municipal council and was known for his advocacy of agricultural reforms.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Laulainen was Liisa Laulainen (1860-1932), a Finnish poet and writer from Tampere. She published several collections of poetry and short stories, and her work often reflected the experiences of Finnish working-class women.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Laulainen name began to spread more widely across Finland as people migrated to other parts of the country. One example is Matti Laulainen (1874-1942), a carpenter from Kuopio who became involved in the labor movement and served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1917 to 1919.

In the early 20th century, Eero Laulainen (1905-1981) was a notable Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki, including the Finnish National Theatre and the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, which was used for the 1952 Summer Olympics.

While the surname Laulainen is not as common as some other Finnish names, it has a rich history dating back centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to Finnish society in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laulainen

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

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

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