Lauture
A surname likely derived from the French words meaning "the land cultivator" or "the farmer".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 686 Americans carry the last name Lauture. That puts it at #37,180 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 499,642 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lauture surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
686
1 in 499,642
Census rank
#37,180
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
600
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 600 bearers of the surname Lauture in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 37180th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lauture, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lauture
The surname LAUTURE is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "lautur," which means "lute player." It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where many families adopted occupational surnames based on their professions or trades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval French manuscript "Le Roman de la Rose," written in the 13th century by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. The manuscript mentions a character named "Lauture," who was described as a skilled lute player at the court of King Louis IX.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the "Livre des métiers de Paris," a detailed record of various trades and professions in Paris. This document lists several individuals with the surname LAUTURE, indicating their involvement in the guild of musicians and entertainers.
During the 15th century, the name LAUTURE was associated with a noble family from the region of Anjou, in western France. Historical records mention a knight named Jean LAUTURE, who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1395 and died in 1457.
Another notable figure bearing the LAUTURE surname was Marie LAUTURE, a French poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Born in Rouen in 1522, she was known for her poetic works and her involvement in the literary circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the LAUTURE family established itself in the French province of Languedoc, where they owned vineyards and estates. One member of this branch, Pierre LAUTURE (1632-1701), was a respected winemaker and vintner who contributed to the region's wine industry.
The 18th century saw the rise of a famous musician named Jacques LAUTURE (1745-1802), born in Paris. He was a renowned lute player and composer who performed at the court of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Throughout the 19th century, the LAUTURE name was associated with several academics and scholars. One notable example is Émile LAUTURE (1819-1889), a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lauture
Among Census respondents with the surname Lauture, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lauture bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lauture surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.0%
- Two or more races3.3%
- Hispanic or Latino3.2%
- White3.0%
- Unknown or suppressed0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lauture surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #37,180 | 19.3% |
| Count | 436 | 600 | 37.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.20 | 25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lauture bearers went from 436 to 600 (+37.6% change). The surname moved up 8,903 positions in the national ranking, going from #46,083 to #37,180.
FAQ
Lauture surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lauture?
The surname Lauture holds position #37,180 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 686 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lauture surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lauture, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.