Explore the Family Name Lassila
The meaning of Lassila
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from the personal name Lassi (from Swedish Lars, an equivalent of Lawrence) + the locative suffix -la, thus referring to ‘Lassi’s farm’. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century especially in Ostrobothnia and in northern and southern Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Aarne, Juha, Lempi, Oiva, Reino, Sulo. Scandinavian Walfrid.
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How common is the last name Lassila in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lassila has seen a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 52,289th most popular surname in the United States, falling to the 53,204th position by 2010, representing a decrease of 1.75%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Lassila surname actually increased from 373 to 389 during the same period, marking an increase of 4.29%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decline from 0.14 to 0.13, which is a 7.14% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #53,204 | -1.75% |
| Count | 373 | 389 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lassila
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lassila, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 96.78% in 2000 and 95.89% in 2010. This shows a small decrease of 0.92% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.34% in 2000. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Lassila surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.31% of individuals with the Lassila surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.89% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |