Explore the Family Name Lazarevic
The meaning of Lazarevic
Serbian (Lazarević): patronymic from the personal name Lazar.
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How common is the last name Lazarevic in the United States?
The surname Lazarevic witnessed a significant surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked 90,252nd, but by 2010 it had climbed to 73,215th, a shift of nearly 18.88% in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew during the same period. It rose from 190 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, an increase of approximately 39.47%. Consequently, the proportion of Lazarevics per 100,000 people in the U.S. population also increased by 28.57%, from 0.07 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #73,215 | 18.88% |
| Count | 190 | 265 | 39.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazarevic
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Lazarevic identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.26% of Lazarevics identified as White, and this figure saw a slight uptick to 97.74% in 2010. A small percentage (4.74%) identified as having two or more races in 2000, however, this category was at zero in 2010. There were no reported instances of Lazarevics identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 97.74% | 2.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |