Explore the Family Name Lazier
The meaning of Lazier
French: 1. (Savoy): probably a variant of Lauzier. 2. (northern): probably a variant of Lazare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lazier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazier has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 48,567 with 408 instances of use, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 61,436, with only 327 instances -- a decline of 19.85%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #61,436 | -26.5% |
| Count | 408 | 327 | -19.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazier
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Lazier, we see some shifts over the same time period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no reported instances of Lazier being used by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, we do see changes among other groups. In 2000, 80.64% of individuals with this name identified as White, a percentage that declined slightly to 77.06% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw increases. The percentage of Black individuals using the surname increased from 17.4% in 2000 to 18.96% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.64% | 77.06% | -4.44% |
| Black | 17.4% | 18.96% | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.45% | 42.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |