Explore the Family Name Lasswell
The meaning of Lasswell
English: variant of Laswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lasswell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lasswell has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Lasswell ranked 31,530 in terms of commonality, while in 2010 it dropped to 34,353, marking an overall change of -8.95%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 694 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, showing a -4.9% variation. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -15.38%, indicating fewer individuals identified with this surname in 2010 compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #34,353 | -8.95% |
| Count | 694 | 660 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lasswell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts within the population holding the Lasswell surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.24% to 93.18%, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.15% to 1.82%. Similarly, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 0.72% to 1.21%) and Hispanic (from 2.16% to 2.73%). However, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (0.72%) was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 93.18% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.73% | 26.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.82% | 58.26% |
| Black | 0.72% | 1.21% | 68.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |