Explore the Family Name Lager
The meaning of Lager
1. Swedish: ornamental name from lager ‘laurel, bay’, a common element of ornamental compound names. 2. German (also Läger): nickname from the vocabulary word lager ‘highwayman, bandit’, an agent derivative of Middle High German lāgen ‘to waylay’. 3. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lage. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Lager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lager has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lager ranked as the 18,506th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 20,099th. The number of people with this surname also declined from 1,376 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2010, marking a 3.42% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Lager per 100,000 people in the U.S. fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #20,099 | -8.61% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,329 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.45 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lager
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Lager surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. While the majority of Lagers identified as White in both 2000 (96.88%) and 2010 (93.60%), there was a small decline in this category. Interestingly, the percentage of Lager individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.16% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. Additionally, a new ethnicity representation among Lager surfaced in 2010, with 0.60% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there were dips in those identifying with two or more races (from 1.09% to 0.98%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.44% to 0%) categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 93.6% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.99% | 243.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.98% | -10.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |