2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lashgari
A surname indicating Persian ancestry, derived from the word "lashgar" meaning army or military camp.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Lashgari. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lashgari 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Lashgari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lashgari, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lashgari
The surname LASHGARI is of Persian origin, having its roots in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 8th or 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age in the region.
The name LASHGARI is derived from the Persian word "lashgar," which translates to "army" or "military force." It likely referred to someone who was associated with the military or held a prominent position within an army or military establishment.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name LASHGARI can be found in a Persian manuscript from the 11th century, which details the exploits of a military commander named Amir Lashgari. The manuscript suggests that he was a skilled strategist and leader, who played a significant role in several battles during that era.
Another notable individual with the surname LASHGARI was Hasan Lashgari, a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century. His works, which included poems and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his lifetime and have been preserved in numerous historical texts.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Ghiyath al-Din Lashgari rose to prominence as a renowned architect and engineer. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several impressive structures, including mosques, palaces, and fortifications, in various regions of what is now Iran and Central Asia.
During the 16th century, a Persian scholar and physician named Muhammad Lashgari gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine. His writings, which included treatises on various medical topics and techniques, were widely studied and influential in the region.
Another notable bearer of the surname LASHGARI was Mirza Lashgari, a 19th-century Persian military leader and statesman. He played a pivotal role in several conflicts and political events during his time and was highly respected for his strategic acumen and leadership abilities.
Throughout its history, the surname LASHGARI has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including military affairs, academia, architecture, and medicine. While its origins can be traced back to the Persian region, the name has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lashgari
Among Census respondents with the surname Lashgari, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lashgari 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 Lashgari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 97
- Two or more races8.9% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lashgari
Lashgari appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,578 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,578 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 Lashgari 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 | #151,532 | #147,954 | 2.4% |
| Count | 108 | 112 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lashgari bearers went from 108 to 112 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,578 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #147,954.
FAQ
Lashgari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lashgari?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Lashgari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Lashgari?
Lashgari ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Lashgari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Lashgari.
Has Lashgari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lashgari went from 108 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Lashgari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lashgari, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Lashgari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lashgari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Two or More Races (8.9%), Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Lashgari (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 Lashgari mean?
A surname indicating Persian ancestry, derived from the word "lashgar" meaning army or military camp. 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 Lashgari (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 many people are called Lashgari?
You can see how common the surname Lashgari is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.