Explore the Family Name Laso
The meaning of Laso
Spanish: nickname from laso ‘weak, exhausted’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laso has seen a minor dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Laso was ranked as the 55,609th most common surname in the United States, yet by 2010, it had slipped to 56,836th place, marking a 2.21% reduction in rank. However, despite this slight decrease in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Laso increased from 345 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, a growth of 4.06%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #56,836 | -2.21% |
| Count | 345 | 359 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laso
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laso, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few interesting trends. Most noticeably, there is a significant concentration of Lasos within the Hispanic community, accounting for 82.90% in 2000 and slightly declining to 80.5% in 2010. This slight decrease was accompanied by an increase in the percentage of Lasos identifying as White, which went up from 11.88% to 15.6% during the same period. There was also a noteworthy decrease in Lasos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 3.77% to 2.51%. No Lasos identified as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.9% | 80.5% | -2.9% |
| White | 11.88% | 15.6% | 31.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.77% | 2.51% | -33.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |