Explore the Family Name Lazarev
The meaning of Lazarev
Russian, Belorussian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Lazar. It is formed with the Russian and South Slavic possessive suffix -ev.
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How common is the last name Lazarev in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazarev has significantly risen in popularity in the United States over a ten-year period. In 2000, it was ranked 137,816 in terms of popularity, with only 112 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, Lazarev had climbed to the rank of 82,044, and the number of people with this surname had more than doubled to 230. This growth represents an impressive increase of over 105 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,816 | #82,044 | 40.47% |
| Count | 112 | 230 | 105.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.08 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazarev
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Lazarev identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 91 percent of Lazarevs were White, with almost 9 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. By 2010, nearly 98 percent of Lazarevs identified as White, representing a 7.42 percent increase. The portion of Lazarevs who identified as being of two or more races dropped to zero in 2010. No Lazarevs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.07% | 97.83% | 7.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |