Explore the Family Name Lassa
The meaning of Lassa
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lassa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lassa has seen a slight increase over time. In 2000, it was ranked at number 74,957 in terms of popularity and had been used by approximately 240 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 74,141 with an increase in count to 261 people bearing the surname. This represented an overall change of 1.09 in rank and 8.75 in count, while the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,141 | 1.09% |
| Count | 240 | 261 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lassa
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Lassa identify as White. In 2000, this accounted for 97.50% of all individuals with the surname. However, by 2010, the percentage had decreased to 91.57%, indicating a 6.08% change. The data also shows an emergence of diversity in ethnic identity amongst those bearing the surname Lassa between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, these categories were represented by 3.83% and 3.45% respectively. There were no changes observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 91.57% | -6.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |