Explore the Family Name Lias
The meaning of Lias
1. American shortened form of a Greek surname starting or ending in lia(s). 2. Greek: from the personal name Lias, a short form of Elias. This surname is very rare in Greece. 3. Portuguese: from a short form of the personal name Elias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lias ranked 26,855 in popularity in 2000 and improved to 26,391 in 2010, demonstrating a 1.73% increase over the decade. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 851 in 2000 to 925 in 2010, marking an 8.7% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100k slightly dropped by 3.12%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #26,391 | 1.73% |
| Count | 851 | 925 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lias
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of people with the surname Lias identified as Black, with 53.35% in 2000 and increasing to 55.35% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic group was White, though its percentage decreased from 34.43% to 31.35% during the same period. The Hispanic representation saw a slight increase from 9.99% to 10.70%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races grew by 28.98%, from 1.76% to 2.27%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Lias identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.35% | 55.35% | 3.75% |
| White | 34.43% | 31.35% | -8.95% |
| Hispanic | 9.99% | 10.7% | 7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.27% | 28.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |