Explore the Family Name Lacayo
The meaning of Lacayo
Spanish: occupational name from lacayo ‘foot soldier’ or ‘lackey’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Jose, Julio, Luis, Roberto, Alberto, Carlos, Fernando, Gustavo, Ronaldo, Alejandro, Alvaro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacayo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lacayo has shown a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at number 14,212 and by 2010, it rose to rank 13,267, reflecting an increase of 6.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew, increasing by 18.69% from 1,937 to 2,299. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Lacayo per 100,000 also saw an increase, going up by 8.33% from 0.72 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,212 | #13,267 | 6.65% |
| Count | 1,937 | 2,299 | 18.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.78 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacayo
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the name Lacayo, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers identify as Hispanic. This group increased slightly by 2.11%, from 86.73% in 2000 to 88.56% in 2010. There was also a notable increase among those identifying as Black, which rose by 22.30% from 1.39% to 1.70%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals who identify as White and Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping by 18.09% and 24.56% respectively. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.73% | 88.56% | 2.11% |
| White | 10.89% | 8.92% | -18.09% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.7% | 22.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.43% | -24.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |