Explore the Family Name Lassig
The meaning of Lassig
German (Lässig): see Laessig 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Reiner, Erwin, Gunter, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Lassig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lassig saw a small rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,502 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 77,788 - an increase of 3.37 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also expanded from 219 to 246 during this decade, marking a growth rate of 12.33 percent. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #77,788 | 3.37% |
| Count | 219 | 246 | 12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lassig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts within the Lassig community between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all identified as White (97.26 percent), with no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, although the majority still identified as White, the proportion had decreased to 90.65 percent. For the first time, representation from Hispanic individuals was recorded at 6.91 percent, and those identifying with two or more races appeared at 2.44 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 90.65% | -6.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |