Explore the Family Name Lais
The meaning of Lais
German: perhaps a nickname from Middle High German līse ‘quiet’, or perhaps from a dialect short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). This surname is found mainly in MN.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lais in the United States?
The surname "Lais" saw a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Lais was ranked 40,622nd in terms of popularity, with 507 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it moved up to the 39,887th position with 550 bearers, signifying an 8.48% increase in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #39,887 | 1.81% |
| Count | 507 | 550 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lais
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the surname 'Lais' based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 89.35% to 85.82%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant surge from 1.18% to 2.18%. Hispanic representation also increased notably from 6.31% to 9.45%. However, the proportion of people identifying as Black or Two or more races saw decreases. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.35% | 85.82% | -3.95% |
| Hispanic | 6.31% | 9.45% | 49.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 2.18% | 84.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.64% | -16.75% |
| Black | 1.18% | 0.91% | -22.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |