Explore the Family Name Lazear
The meaning of Lazear
Americanized form of French Lesueur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lazear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lazear saw minor fluctuations from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lazear was ranked 46,426 and rose slightly to 47,791 in 2010, representing a decrease in rank by 2.94 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname increased by 2.55 percent during the same period, shifting from 432 to 443. However, the proportion of people with the Lazear surname per 100,000 dropped by 6.25 percent, decreasing from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #47,791 | -2.94% |
| Count | 432 | 443 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazear
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazear also changed over time, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.45 percent of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 95.03 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander diminished by 18.71 percent, moving from 1.39 percent in 2000 to 1.13 percent in 2010. Notably, there was an appearance of Hispanic identification within this surname group, increasing from 0.00 percent in 2000 to 2.71 percent in 2010. Also, for the first time in 2010, 1.13 percent of people with the Lazear surname reported having two or more races. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.03% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.13% | -18.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |