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

Lasch, 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 Lasch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasch in America

Lasch is the 29693rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasch surname appeared 793 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 Lasch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasch 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 Lasch

The surname Lasch has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a Germanic word "lasch," which referred to a woven branch or twig used for binding or weaving. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to basket weaving or similar crafts.

The earliest known records of the Lasch surname appear in various German regions, particularly in areas around modern-day Bavaria and Saxony. Some historical documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae" from the 13th century, mention individuals with the name Lasch or similar spellings like "Lasche" or "Laschen."

One notable historical figure bearing the Lasch surname was Johann Lasch, a German theologian and Reformer born in 1492 in Neustadt, Saxony. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther. Johann Lasch died in 1551 in Magdeburg.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Friedrich Lasch, a German botanist and physician born in 1737 in Markstädt, Saxony. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is known for his work "Anmerkungen über den vegetabilischen Körper" (Notes on the Vegetable Body), published in 1779.

In the 18th century, the Lasch surname was also found in the records of the German communities in the Kingdom of Prussia. One example is Johann Gottfried Lasch, a German pastor and author born in 1737 in Groß Dübsow, Pomerania (now part of Poland). He wrote several religious works and served as a minister in various Prussian towns.

Turning to the arts, Carl Lasch was a notable German painter and etcher born in 1822 in Rügenwalde (now Darlowo, Poland). He is best known for his landscapes and architectural etchings, particularly depicting scenes from Berlin and the surrounding areas.

Another individual of note was Gustav Lasch, a German philologist and medieval scholar born in 1854 in Zeitz, Saxony. He made significant contributions to the study of Middle High German literature and edited several important manuscripts, including the "Nibelungenlied" (The Song of the Nibelungs).

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Lasch surname who have left their mark on various fields throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, its bearers have since spread across the globe, carrying with them the legacy of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasch

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

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

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