Explore the Family Name Lamastus
The meaning of Lamastus
Altered form of Lamasters, a surname of French origin (see Lemaster).
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How common is the last name Lamastus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lamastus has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 55,003, but in 2010 it fell to 57,372, marking a decline of 4.31%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 350 to 355, showing a growth of 1.43%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.69% in the prevalence of the Lamastus surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #57,372 | -4.31% |
| Count | 350 | 355 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamastus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lamastus also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 92% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 4.86% to 4.79%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.57% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 94.08% | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 4.79% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |