Explore the Family Name Lacsamana
The meaning of Lacsamana
Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of Lakshmana, the name of the heroic younger brother of Rama in the Indian epic poem Ramayana (see Lakshmanan).
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How common is the last name Lacsamana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacsamana has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Lacsamana was ranked as the 64,385th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 289. By 2010, it had jumped nearly 10,000 spots to become the 54,418th most common surname, with an increased count of 379. This represents a change of 15.48% in rank and a substantial increase of 31.14% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also rose by 18.18%, going from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #54,418 | 15.48% |
| Count | 289 | 379 | 31.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacsamana
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Lacsamana surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a minor increase from 83.74% in 2000 to 84.96% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 23.11%, whereas those identifying as White saw a significant decrease of 41.33%. The Hispanic representation also grew by 42.96%. No data was available or the data was suppressed for privacy for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.74% | 84.96% | 1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% | 5.54% | 23.11% |
| White | 9% | 5.28% | -41.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.96% | 42.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |