Explore the Family Name Lask
The meaning of Lask
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Polish Łask, formerly Łasko, a town in Łódź Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Reuven, Ronit.
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How common is the last name Lask in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lask experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lask was ranked at 50,261 but fell to 56,444 in 2010 which illustrates a 12.3% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 391 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.42%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also dipped by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #56,444 | -12.3% |
| Count | 391 | 362 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lask
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Lask also saw some noticeable shifts during this decade, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95.91% of people with this surname identified as White, however, this figure slightly decreased to 92.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Lask surname increased from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, showing a change of 61.46%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.66% of the bearers of the Lask surname. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, along with those identifying with two or more races, showed no representation under this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 92.82% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.31% | 61.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |