Explore the Family Name Lacrosse
The meaning of Lacrosse
Americanized form of French Lacroix.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacrosse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lacrosse has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lacrosse ranked 22,910th in popularity among surnames, with a count of 1,043 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 23,354, although the count of individuals with that surname increased to 1,090. The proportion of Lacrosse per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #23,354 | -1.94% |
| Count | 1,043 | 1,090 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacrosse
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes over time for those with the Lacrosse surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (96.07%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.05%), Hispanic (1.44%), Black (0.96%), and Two or more races (0.48%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, there was a small decrease in those identifying as White to 95.14%, while those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled to 2.94%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped significantly to 0.55%, and those identifying as Two or more races saw an increase to 0.83%. Notably, no data is available for 2010 for the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.14% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.94% | 104.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.83% | 72.92% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.55% | -42.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |