Explore the Family Name Kazlauskas
The meaning of Kazlauskas
Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Kozłowski (see Kozlowski). Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Vitas, Algirdas, Brone, Vytas.
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How common is the last name Kazlauskas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kazlauskas has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 39,176th most popular surname; however, by 2010 its rank had slipped to 41,303 which translates to a drop of approximately 5.43 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 529 in 2000 to 527 in 2010 - a percentage change of -0.38. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Kazlauskas surname per 100k people in the US population fell by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #41,303 | -5.43% |
| Count | 529 | 527 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kazlauskas
The ethnic identity associated with the Kazlauskas surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with the Kazlauskas surname increased slightly from 95.84 percent to 96.39 percent. Over the same period, there was a noticeable decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.46 percent to 1.14 percent. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 45.29 percent, rising from 1.7 percent in 2000 to 2.47 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero, indicating that no individuals with the Kazlauskas surname identified with these ethnicities during the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 96.39% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.47% | 45.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.14% | -53.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |