Explore the Family Name Laske
The meaning of Laske
1. East German: habitational name from Laske, a placename of Sorbian (compare 3 below) or other Slavic origin. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Łazk and Łazka: nickname for a vagabond, derived from Lower Sorbian łazyś, Upper Sorbian łazyć ‘to creep (around)’. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Łazk: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of cleared woodland, from a diminutive of archaic łaz ‘cleared woodland’ (compare 1 above). 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Laska. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Laske in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laske saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laske was ranked 38,833 in popularity with a count of 535 occurrences and a proportion of 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,378, the count to 512, and the proportion per 100k to 0.17, indicating a decrease in popularity by 9.13%, a reduction in occurrence by 4.3%, and a drop in the proportion by 15.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #42,378 | -9.13% |
| Count | 535 | 512 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Laske also shifted during the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Whites maintained the highest percentage with a slight increase from 93.08% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a minor increase as well from 2.24% to 2.34%. There was some growth among those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.5% to 1.76%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category recorded 1.37% in 2010, a new addition from 2000 when it was at 0%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, contrasting with 2000 where these categories registered at 1.5% and 0% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 93.36% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.34% | 4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.76% | 17.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |