Explore the Family Name Lazu
The meaning of Lazu
Romanian: from Lazu, a short form of the personal name Lazăr (see Lazar 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lazu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lazu saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,219 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to position 57,234, marking a significant change of around 23.91%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 239 in 2000 to 356 by 2010, indicating an increase of nearly 48.95%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also rose by 33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #57,234 | 23.91% |
| Count | 239 | 356 | 48.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lazu
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lazu, the Decennial U.S. Census reports a predominant association with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 92.47% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, which slightly increased to 94.38% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 37.42% over the same period, from 6.28% to 3.93%. There were no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.47% | 94.38% | 2.07% |
| White | 6.28% | 3.93% | -37.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |