Explore the Family Name Lazaris
The meaning of Lazaris
Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Lazaros (see Lazar), or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lazaris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazaris saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 74,675th, but it dropped to 108,199th place in 2010, indicating a 44.89% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 241 in 2000 to 164 in 2010, marking a reduction of 31.95%. This data shows that the proportion of individuals named Lazaris per 100,000 people also decreased by 33.33%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #108,199 | -44.89% |
| Count | 241 | 164 | -31.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazaris
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the Lazaris surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as white. There was a slight increase in the percentage who identified as white, from 92.95% in 2000 to 95.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising from 2.90% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010, which represents a growth of 26.21%. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed at zero for both years. It's noted that in 2000, 2.07% identified with two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 95.12% | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.66% | 26.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |