Explore the Family Name Laseter
The meaning of Laseter
English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laseter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laseter has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laseter was ranked 35,994th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 32,792nd, indicating a growth of 8.9%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 589 to 700, which represents an 18.85% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Laseter surname per 100,000 people grew by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #32,792 | 8.9% |
| Count | 589 | 700 | 18.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laseter
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of individuals with the Laseter surname identifying as two or more races rose from 0.85% to 2.57%, a dramatic increase of 202.35%. Likewise, those identifying as Hispanic doubled, from 1.02% to 2.71%. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals decreased slightly, from 80.98% to 77.86%. The percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable at around 16%. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.98% | 77.86% | -3.85% |
| Black | 15.96% | 15.86% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.71% | 165.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.57% | 202.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |