Explore the Family Name Lazala
The meaning of Lazala
Hispanic (Dominican Republic): altered form of Spanish and Catalan La Sala.
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How common is the last name Lazala in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazala has grown in popularity in recent years. In 2000, Lazala ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to 58,735th place - a considerable increase of 24.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 229 people in 2000 to 345 people in 2010, marking a 50.66% rise. The proportion of the Lazala surname per 100,000 population also rose by 50%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #58,735 | 24.45% |
| Count | 229 | 345 | 50.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazala
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazala, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, representing 92.14% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.94% in 2010. Those identifying as White represented 6.11% of the Lazalas in 2000, but this percentage dropped significantly to 2.32% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races in either years. In 2010, however, the Black community started to appear within the Lazala surname, accounting for 1.45%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives maintained a consistent proportion of 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.14% | 95.94% | 4.12% |
| White | 6.11% | 2.32% | -62.03% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |