Explore the Family Name Lacross
The meaning of Lacross
Americanized form of French Lacroix.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacross in the United States?
Based on the U.S. Decennial Census, the surname Lacross witnessed slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 18,425 to 18,888, marking a decrease of 2.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 4.48%, shifting from 1,384 in 2000 to 1,446 in 2010. This increase is not reflected in the proportion per 100k as it decreased by 3.92%, suggesting that while the number of Lacross bearers has increased, they represent a smaller fraction of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,425 | #18,888 | -2.51% |
| Count | 1,384 | 1,446 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacross
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lacross also saw significant shifts according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.04%) identified as White, but by 2010 this figure dipped slightly to 95.37%. The Hispanic ethnicity marked a substantial rise, jumping from 1.37% to 2.7%, an impressive increase of 97.08%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races experienced a rise, moving from 0.72% to 1.11%. Conversely, the Black ethnicity had a presence in 2000 with 0.65%, yet disappeared entirely from the 2010 data. Finally, a new group emerged in 2010, with American Indian and Alaskan Native making up 0.41% of the Lacross community. Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.37% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.7% | 97.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.11% | 54.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |