2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lascelle
From a mansion or country house.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Lascelle. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lascelle 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Lascelle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lascelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lascelle
The surname Lascelle originated in the historical county of Northumberland, England in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French "l'ascel", meaning "the young hawk". This suggests the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in falconry or had hawk-like characteristics.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Northumberland in 1273, where it appears as "Lasceles". Other early spellings include Lascell, Lassell, and Lasell. These variations were common in medieval times due to inconsistent spelling practices.
The Lascelle family was well-established in the north of England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Yorkshire. The name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating the family's presence in the region prior to the Norman Conquest.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Lascelle surname was Sir Roger Lascelles (born around 1300), who served as a knight in the Scottish Wars of Independence under King Edward I. Another notable figure was Richard Lascelles (1468-1549), a member of the gentry from Yorkshire who held lands in the village of Brackenborough.
In the 16th century, the Lascelles family rose to prominence through their involvement in the wool trade. Henry Lascelles (1539-1628) was a successful wool merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, and his descendants continued to build their wealth and influence in the region.
The Lascelles family played a significant role in the English Civil War, with members fighting on both Royalist and Parliamentarian sides. Sir Thomas Lascelles (1624-1688) was a Royalist commander who fought at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.
Another notable figure was Edwin Lascelles (1713-1795), a British army officer and Member of Parliament. He served as the Governor of Tobago and was instrumental in the establishment of the British colony on the island.
The surname Lascelle has been associated with numerous other individuals throughout history, including writers, artists, and politicians, though their specific contributions and dates of birth and death may vary depending on the source.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lascelle
Among Census respondents with the surname Lascelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lascelle 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 Lascelle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Two or more races7.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lascelle
Lascelle 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
+15 bearers (+14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,136 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.7%) | Up 6,136 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 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 Lascelle 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 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lascelle bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Lascelle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lascelle?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Lascelle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Lascelle?
Lascelle ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Lascelle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Lascelle.
Has Lascelle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lascelle went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Lascelle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lascelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (7.4%). 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 Lascelle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lascelle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (7.4%). 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 Lascelle (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 Lascelle mean?
From a mansion or country house. 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 Lascelle (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 common is the surname Lascelle?
Find out how many people are called Lascelle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.