Explore the Family Name Laski
The meaning of Laski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Łaski): habitational name for someone from Łasko (now Łask) in Łódź Voivodeship, named with łaz, łazy ‘clearing in a forest’. 2. Hungarian: habitational name for someone from a place called Lask in Zemplén County, near the northeastern border of Hungary. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Arkadiusz, Janusz, Rafal, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Laski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Laski' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,071 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 37,391, representing a decrease of 9.74%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined by 5.4% during this period, falling from 630 in 2000 to 596 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the 'Laski' surname per 100,000 of the population declined by 13.04%, from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #37,391 | -9.74% |
| Count | 630 | 596 | -5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the 'Laski' surname. The overwhelming majority identified as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 94.29% in 2000 to 90.60% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 116.52% over the decade, rising from 3.33% to 7.21%. A small percentage of 'Laski's identified as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.43% to 1.51% in the ten year period. There were no recorded instances of 'Laski's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 90.6% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 7.21% | 116.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.51% | 5.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |