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

Lasam, 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 Lasam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasam in America

Lasam is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasam surname appeared 128 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 Lasam.

The history of the last name Lasam

The surname LASAM is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "latsamu," which means "bramble" or "thorny bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or worked with thorny bushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LASAM can be found in a medieval document from the town of Guernica, dated around 1245. This document mentions a man named Iñigo Lasam, who was a landowner and farmer in the area.

Another notable reference to the name LASAM comes from the Libro de Armería, a heraldic manuscript compiled in the 15th century. This book includes a coat of arms belonging to the Lasam family, which depicts three bramble bushes on a field of gold, a clear reference to the name's botanical origins.

In the 16th century, a man named Pedro Lasam was a respected scholar and translator in the court of King Philip II of Spain. He was known for his translations of Greek and Latin texts into Spanish.

During the 17th century, a woman named María Lasam gained fame as a skilled lace maker in the city of Bilbao. Her intricate designs were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

In the 19th century, a man named Ignacio Lasam was a prominent figure in the Basque independence movement. He advocated for the preservation of Basque language and culture, and his writings on the subject were influential in shaping the movement's ideology.

Another notable bearer of the name LASAM was Juana Lasam, a painter and artist who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant and colorful depictions of Basque rural life and landscapes.

Throughout history, the surname LASAM has been closely tied to its Basque roots, with many bearers of the name being prominent figures in the cultural, political, and artistic spheres of the Basque Country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasam

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

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 Lasam 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.

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 Lasam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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