Explore the Family Name Lazor
The meaning of Lazor
Rusyn (in Poland spelled Łazor): from the personal name Lazor, a Rusyn variant of Lazar (compare Lazur).
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How common is the last name Lazor in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lazor saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 24,784 in 2000 to 27,081 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a dip from 943 in 2000 to 894 in 2010, translating to a fall of around 5.2%. Furthermore, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 fell by 14.29%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,784 | #27,081 | -9.27% |
| Count | 943 | 894 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazor
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution for the surname Lazor has slightly changed over the decade. In 2000, about 94.06% identified as White, which increased to 95.53% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.7% to 1.12%, marking a decrease of 34.12%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.38% to 1.23%, a drop of roughly 10.87%. Individuals who identified with two or more races remained fairly consistent at about 1.7% in 2000 and 1.68% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 95.53% | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.68% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.23% | -10.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 1.12% | -34.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |