Explore the Family Name Lazarte
The meaning of Lazarte
Basque: Castilianized form of Lasarte, a habitational name from any of the places called Lasarte in Araba/Álava and Gipuzkoa provinces (Basque Country, Spain), composed of Basque lats ‘stream, brook’ + arte ‘between’.
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How common is the last name Lazarte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lazarte has shown an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 56,246 and rose to 36,525 by 2010 — a growth of over 35%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 340 people in 2000 to 612 people in 2010, showing an uptick of 80%. The proportion of people with the name Lazarte per 100,000 population expanded by 61.54% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #36,525 | 35.06% |
| Count | 340 | 612 | 80% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.21 | 61.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazarte
The ethnic identity associated with the Lazarte surname also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The Hispanic segment saw the highest growth, increasing from 56.47% in 2000 to 61.93% in 2010. However, the representation within the White ethnicity declined by over 23%, whereas Asian/Pacific Islander representation dipped slightly by 2.64%. The presence of this surname within those identifying as two or more races also fell by around 21%. Data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, perhaps suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.47% | 61.93% | 9.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.18% | 25.49% | -2.64% |
| White | 13.82% | 10.62% | -23.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.63% | -20.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |