Lasane
A surname likely derived from the French term "la saine," meaning "the healthy one."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Lasane. That puts it at #57,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lasane surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#57,639
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
353
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 353 bearers of the surname Lasane in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasane, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lasane
The surname Lasane is believed to have originated in France during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the French phrase "la saine," which translates to "the healthy one." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone of robust health or constitution.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lasane surname dates back to 1598 in the village of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, located in the Drôme region of southeastern France. In a parish register from that year, a man named Pierre Lasane is listed as a resident of the village.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France. For example, in 1672, a Jacques Lasane is recorded as being born in the city of Bordeaux, which is situated in the southwestern region of the country.
During the 18th century, the Lasane surname can be found in various historical records throughout France. One notable individual from this time period was François Lasane, a merchant from the town of Nîmes who lived from 1723 to 1798.
As the name migrated and spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations. In some German-speaking regions, for instance, the name was adapted to "Lasahn" or "Lasahne."
Outside of France, one of the earliest known bearers of the Lasane surname was Hans Lasane, a Dutch merchant who was born in Amsterdam in 1657 and died there in 1732. Another prominent figure was the Italian playwright and poet, Antonio Lasane, who lived from 1675 to 1743 and was originally from the city of Venice.
In the 19th century, the Lasane name can be traced to several individuals of note. These include the French novelist and dramatist, Émile Lasane (1821-1892), and the German composer and conductor, Wilhelm Lasane (1836-1912).
As the centuries progressed, the Lasane surname continued to disperse across various countries and continents, carried by individuals and families who migrated from their ancestral homelands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasane
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasane, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lasane bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lasane surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.4%
- White4.5%
- Two or more races4.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
- Unknown or suppressed0.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lasane surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #57,639 | 10.2% |
| Count | 290 | 353 | 21.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lasane bearers went from 290 to 353 (+21.7% change). The surname moved up 6,547 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,186 to #57,639.
FAQ
Lasane surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lasane?
The surname Lasane holds position #57,639 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lasane surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasane, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.