Explore the Family Name Lazcano
The meaning of Lazcano
Basque: Castilianized form of Lazkano, a habitational name from Lazkao, a town in Gipuzkoa province, Basque Country (Spain). Compare Lascano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jorge, Luis, Armando, Enrique, Fernando, Francisco, Jesus, Carlos, Ernesto, Gerardo.
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How common is the last name Lazcano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazcano has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, Lazcano was ranked 14,813 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 10,935, an increase of 26.18%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Lazcano increased from 1,837 in 2000 to 2,911 in 2010, showing a significant surge of 58.46%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 45.59%, moving from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.99 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,813 | #10,935 | 26.18% |
| Count | 1,837 | 2,911 | 58.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.99 | 45.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazcano
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lazcano identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 93.74% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose slightly to 94.95% by 2010. There were small representations of other ethnic identities among individuals with this surname as well. In 2000, 5.39% identified as White, though this decreased to 4.57% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races was minor in 2000 and completely disappeared by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Black identity, which was nonexistent in 2000 but represented 0.27% of the Lazcano population in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.74% | 94.95% | 1.29% |
| White | 5.39% | 4.57% | -15.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |