Explore the Family Name Lazore
The meaning of Lazore
Possibly a variant of Lasure, a surname of French origin. It is most common among Native Americans, namely among Mohawks in the northern part of NY.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lazore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lazore has gained popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396th most common surname and by 2010, it had improved its rank to 61,585, marking a 1.3% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 300 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, an 8.67% increase. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #61,585 | 1.3% |
| Count | 300 | 326 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazore
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazore. The data indicates that the largest percentage of individuals with this surname identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, showing a minor increase from 53.67% in 2000 to 55.21% in 2010. A significant portion also identifies as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 37.67% to 34.36% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial rise from 5.67% to 7.98%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 3% to 1.84%. There were no records of individuals with the surname Lazore identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 53.67% | 55.21% | 2.87% |
| White | 37.67% | 34.36% | -8.79% |
| Two or More Races | 5.67% | 7.98% | 40.74% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 1.84% | -38.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |