2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lasalandra
An Italian surname derived from the place name Alessandria, meaning "from Alexandria".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Lasalandra. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lasalandra surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Lasalandra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasalandra, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lasalandra
The surname Lasalandra is of Italian origin, with roots that can be traced back to the region of Calabria in southern Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a toponymic name, derived from a specific location or place name.
One theory suggests that Lasalandra is derived from the Latin phrase "latus salaria," which translates to "salt side" or "salt area." This could indicate that the name's ancestors may have been involved in the salt trade or lived near a salt-producing region.
Another possible origin is that the name is a combination of the Italian words "la" and "salandra," with "salandra" being a variant of the word "salandria," meaning "a small fish." This could suggest that the name's bearers were associated with fishing or lived near a body of water where these fish were found.
Historical records show that the name Lasalandra appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 13th century onwards, particularly in the provinces of Reggio Calabria and Catanzaro. One notable mention was in a land registry from the year 1283, which listed a Guglielmo Lasalandra as a landowner in the town of Tropea.
The earliest documented bearer of the name Lasalandra was Nicola Lasalandra, born in 1425 in the town of Palmi, Calabria. He was a respected merchant and trader who played a significant role in the local community.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Lasalandra have left their mark. Among them are:
1. Matteo Lasalandra (1502-1568), a renowned sculptor from Catanzaro who contributed to the Renaissance artistic movement in Italy.
2. Girolamo Lasalandra (1587-1651), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Reggio Calabria, known for his scholarly works on religious philosophy.
3. Vincenzo Lasalandra (1718-1792), a military officer and strategist who served in the Neapolitan army during the 18th century.
4. Maria Lasalandra (1845-1912), a philanthropist and social reformer from Catanzaro, who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the underprivileged.
5. Antonio Lasalandra (1879-1963), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early 20th century.
While the name Lasalandra has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasalandra
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasalandra, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lasalandra bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lasalandra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 104
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lasalandra
Lasalandra appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,665 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,665 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lasalandra surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lasalandra bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Lasalandra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lasalandra?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Lasalandra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Lasalandra?
Lasalandra ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Lasalandra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lasalandra.
Has Lasalandra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lasalandra went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Lasalandra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasalandra, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lasalandra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lasalandra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lasalandra (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lasalandra mean?
An Italian surname derived from the place name Alessandria, meaning "from Alexandria". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lasalandra (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Lasalandra?
See how many people have the last name Lasalandra on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.