Explore the Family Name Lacer
The meaning of Lacer
English: occupational name for a maker of cord and string, derivedfrom Middle English lace ‘cord’ (Old French laz, las).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lacer has experienced a slight decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 49,965 with 394 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 53,316 and the count also went down slightly to 388. This represents a popularity decrease of 6.71% over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Lacer per 100,000 population decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #53,316 | -6.71% |
| Count | 394 | 388 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lacer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, comprising 89.34% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 87.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 5.08% to 7.73%. There was also an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 1.78% to 2.58%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black reduced to zero in 2010, from 1.27% and 2.54% respectively in 2000. No information was listed for American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.34% | 87.89% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 5.08% | 7.73% | 52.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.58% | 44.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |