Explore the Family Name Laskaris
The meaning of Laskaris
Greek: occupational name from a Hellenized form of Persian lashkarī ‘soldier’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demetrios, Dimitrios, Panos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laskaris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laskaris saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 49,366 to 51,281. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Laskaris surname increased slightly from 400 in 2000 to 406 in 2010. This represents a growth of 1.5%, albeit the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #51,281 | -3.88% |
| Count | 400 | 406 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laskaris
Regarding its ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Laskaris identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 96.25% to 96.80%. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 31.33%, moving from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were also individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data. No Laskaris individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.8% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.97% | 31.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |