Explore the Family Name Lasiter
The meaning of Lasiter
English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lasiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lasiter has seen a decrease over the span of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 18,607 with 1,366 individuals carrying the name. Fast forward to 2010 and the surname fell in rank to 21,625, witnessing an approximate decline of 16.22% in popularity. The count of people with this surname also dropped by about 11.71%, with only 1,206 individuals identified as Lasiters. The proportion of Lasiters per 100,000 people too had decreased by 19.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,607 | #21,625 | -16.22% |
| Count | 1,366 | 1,206 | -11.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.41 | -19.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lasiter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census paints a varied picture for those bearing the Lasiter surname between 2000 and 2010. White remained the predominant ethnic identity, although it saw a slight decrease from 88.51% to 87.48%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 1.83% to 3.15%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also increased moderately, from 0.88% to 1.00% and 1.24% to 1.82% respectively. However, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaska Native experienced a decrease, going down from 4.25% to 3.48% and 3.29% to 3.07% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 87.48% | -1.16% |
| Black | 4.25% | 3.48% | -18.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.15% | 72.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.29% | 3.07% | -6.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.82% | 46.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1% | 13.64% |