Explore the Family Name Lazare
The meaning of Lazare
French and Haitian: from the French Biblical personal name Lazare, which is from Hebrew Elazar ‘God has helped’ (see Lazar). Compare Lazarre. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Michel, Remy.
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How common is the last name Lazare in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lazare has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lazare ranked 33,471st in popularity but climbed to 31,516th by 2010, reflecting a change of 5.84%. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 643 in 2000 to 734 in 2010, marking a 14.15% increase. The proportion of individuals named Lazare per 100K people also saw a slight increase of 4.17%, rising from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #31,516 | 5.84% |
| Count | 643 | 734 | 14.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazare
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazare, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was Black at 48.52%, which increased to 57.77% in 2010. The White population decreased from 40.75% in 2000 to 33.51% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 3.27% to 4.36%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.71% to 1.36% and those of two or more races decreased from 4.51% to 2.04%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased from 1.24% to 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.52% | 57.77% | 19.06% |
| White | 40.75% | 33.51% | -17.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 4.36% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 4.51% | 2.04% | -54.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 1.36% | -20.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0.95% | -23.39% |