Explore the Family Name Laslie
The meaning of Laslie
Scottish: variant of Leslie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laslie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laslie was ranked as the 52,077th most popular name in 2000 and it moved up to the 50,362nd position in 2010. This indicates an increase in popularity by approximately 3.29%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 375 to 415, marking an increase of 10.67%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Laslie per 100,000 remained stable at 0.14 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #50,362 | 3.29% |
| Count | 375 | 415 | 10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laslie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Laslie has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 93.33% to 91.08%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 4.27% to 5.78%, a significant change of 35.36%. Additionally, a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity was noted in 2010, making up 1.69% of the Laslies. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 91.08% | -2.41% |
| Black | 4.27% | 5.78% | 35.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |