Explore the Family Name Laisure
The meaning of Laisure
Americanized form of French Lesueur. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laisure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laisure has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, its rank had slightly changed to 57,639. Although the ranking shifted slightly, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 6.65%, from 331 in 2000 to 353 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #57,639 | -0.17% |
| Count | 331 | 353 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laisure
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few changes over the decade. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 94.86% of people with the surname Laisure and this decreased to 90.93% in 2010. Similarly, there were increases in the Hispanic and Black populations within this surname group, with an 87.42% increase for Hispanics (from 1.51% to 2.83%) and a 64.05% increase for Blacks (from 2.42% to 3.97%). The category of two or more races also appeared in 2010 with a share of 1.98%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 90.93% | -4.14% |
| Black | 2.42% | 3.97% | 64.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.83% | 87.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |