Explore the Family Name Lazarz
The meaning of Lazarz
Polish (Łazarz): from the personal name Łazarz,Polish form of Lazar. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Grazyna, Henryka, Janina, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Lazarz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lazarz has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987, but by 2010, the ranking fell to 52,482 — a decrease of 28.05%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 502 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, indicating a drop of 21.31%. Additionally, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname dropped by 31.58%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #52,482 | -28.05% |
| Count | 502 | 395 | -21.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazarz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazarz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 98.61% of those with the surname identified as White, and this increased slightly to 99.24% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, there was a small percentage (1.20%) of individuals who identified with two or more races, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 99.24% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |