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

Lasenby, 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 Lasenby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasenby in America

Lasenby is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasenby surname appeared 175 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 Lasenby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasenby 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 Lasenby

The surname Lasenby is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the North of England. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Lascelles, an old parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The name may have been derived from the Old English words 'læs' meaning pasture and 'celle' meaning a small monastic house or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Lasceles'. This comprehensive survey, commissioned by William the Conqueror, documented landowners and their holdings across England. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Lascelles, Lassels, and eventually Lasenby.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Lasceles serving as a knight in the service of King Edward I. Another notable figure was Ralph Lasenby, born in 1615, who was a prominent clergyman and author of several religious works during the Puritan era.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lasenby family established themselves as landowners and influential figures in the Yorkshire region. The village of Lazenby, near Middlesbrough, is said to have derived its name from the Lasenby family, who held lands in the area.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the Lasenby surname was Sir Francis Lasenby Liberty, born in 1756. He was a successful merchant and founder of the iconic Liberty & Co. department store in London, renowned for its luxury fabrics and exquisite designs.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Lasenby, born in 1798, who served as a British naval officer and was knighted for his distinguished service during the Napoleonic Wars. He later became a prominent Member of Parliament and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1839.

Over the centuries, the Lasenby name has been associated with various professions, including clergymen, landowners, merchants, and military personnel, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasenby

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

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

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