Find out how popular the last name Lasa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lasa.

Lasa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasa in America

Lasa is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasa surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lasa

The surname LASA is of Spanish origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "laso," which means "bond" or "tie," suggesting a possible connection to occupations involving knot-tying or rope-making.

The earliest recorded instances of the LASA surname can be traced back to the northern regions of Spain, particularly Navarre and the Basque Country. Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals bearing this surname in various contexts, such as land ownership and legal documents.

One notable early reference to the LASA name is found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document, dated around 1200, mentions a certain Lope Lasa, who was involved in a land dispute.

The LASA surname has also been associated with several place names in Spain, such as the town of Lasa in the municipality of Jaca, Huesca. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several individuals with the LASA surname have gained prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Juan de Lasa (c. 1550-1630), a Spanish architect and sculptor known for his work on the Cathedral of Huesca and other religious buildings in Aragon.

Another prominent LASA was Martín de Lasa (1572-1636), a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to Japan and worked to establish the Catholic faith there. He was eventually martyred for his religious beliefs.

In the realm of literature, Dolores Lasa (1872-1935) was a Spanish writer and poet from Navarre, known for her contributions to the Basque literary tradition. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the Basque identity.

Francisco Lasa (1823-1869) was a Spanish military officer and politician who played a role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain during the 19th century.

Lastly, Ignacio Lasa (1892-1974) was a Spanish painter and sculptor from the Basque region, renowned for his portraits and landscapes capturing the essence of Basque culture and traditions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the LASA surname throughout history, reflecting its Spanish origins and the diverse contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lasa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lasa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lasa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lasa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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