Explore the Family Name Lacoss
The meaning of Lacoss
Variant of Lacosse, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacoss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacoss has risen in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,159th and by 2010, it had climbed to 45,804th position, marking a growth of 6.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased in this period from 402 to 466, which is a significant 15.92% rise. Notably, the proportion of people named Lacoss per 100,000 population also went up from 0.15 to 0.16, reflecting a 6.67% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #45,804 | 6.82% |
| Count | 402 | 466 | 15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacoss
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade. In 2000, nearly all (96.77%) of those with the Lacoss surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 93.78% by 2010. Meanwhile, new ethnic identities emerged within the Lacoss population during these years. For instance, 1.29% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.15% as Hispanic by 2010, while another 2.15% reported belonging to two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.78% | -3.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |