Explore the Family Name Lazenby
The meaning of Lazenby
English (northern): habitational name from either of the places called Lazenby in North Yorkshire (one near Northallerton and another near Ormesby), or Lazonby in Cumbria, all of which are named in Old Norse as ‘freedman’s farm’, or ‘Freedmen’s farm’, from leysingi ‘freedman’ (also used as a nickname and personal name; see Leising) + bý ‘farm, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Lazenby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lazenby has seen fluctuations in its popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 11,639th most common surname, dropping slightly to the 12,101st position in 2010 which indicates a decrease of 3.97%. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals with this surname: 2,472 in 2000 grew to 2,575 by 2010, accounting for a 4.17% rise. Despite the increase in absolute count, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.43%, from 0.92 in 2000 to 0.87 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,639 | #12,101 | -3.97% |
| Count | 2,472 | 2,575 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.87 | -5.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazenby
Furthermore, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazenby also underwent shifts during the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, making up 82.04% in 2000 and 79.26% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group was Black, increasing from 15.29% in 2000 to 16.78% in 2010. The number of people identifying with two or more races rose by 61.04%, while Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 52.17%. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 28.12%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, though small in number, nearly doubled from 0.20% to 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.04% | 79.26% | -3.39% |
| Black | 15.29% | 16.78% | 9.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.1% | 52.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.24% | 61.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.39% | 95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.23% | -28.12% |