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

Lasha, 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 Lasha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasha in America

Lasha is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasha surname appeared 114 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 Lasha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasha 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 Lasha

The surname Lasha originates from Georgia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Georgian word "lashi," which means "army" or "military force."

In ancient Georgian manuscripts and historical records, variations of the name such as Lashai, Lashay, and Lashevi can be found. These spellings were often used to identify individuals who were part of the Georgian military or had connections to the armed forces. The name may have also been associated with specific regions or settlements where military garrisons were stationed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lasha can be found in the Kartlis Tskhovreba, a medieval Georgian chronicle dating back to the 11th century. The chronicle mentions several individuals bearing the name, including a nobleman named Lasha Kutaiseli, who lived during the reign of King David IV of Georgia (1089-1125).

During the 13th century, the surname Lasha gained prominence in the Kingdom of Georgia, particularly among noble families and military leaders. Some notable figures from this period include Lasha Giorgi, a prominent military commander who played a key role in defending the kingdom against Mongol invasions.

In the 15th century, a renowned Georgian poet and writer named Lasha Khoneli (c. 1420-1485) emerged from a family bearing the Lasha surname. His literary works, which included poetry and religious texts, contributed significantly to the development of Georgian literature and culture.

Another notable figure with the surname Lasha was Prince Lasha Gelovani (1737-1807), a prominent Georgian nobleman and military leader who served under the Russian Empire. He played a crucial role in the annexation of Georgia by Russia in the early 19th century.

As the surname Lasha spread throughout Georgia and its neighboring regions, it became associated with various place names and geographical locations. For example, the village of Lashe in the Samegrelo region of western Georgia is believed to have derived its name from the Lasha surname.

While the surname Lasha is predominantly found in Georgia and among the Georgian diaspora, it has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnic backgrounds, particularly in regions with historical ties to Georgia or the Caucasus region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasha

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

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

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