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

Lashmet, 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 Lashmet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lashmet in America

Lashmet is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lashmet surname appeared 150 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 Lashmet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lashmet 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 Lashmet

The surname LASHMET is believed to have originated in the southern regions of England during the late medieval period, approximately around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "læsce," which meant a leash or a strap used for securing animals, combined with the word "mete," meaning a measure or a portion. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving the measurement or distribution of animal leashes or related goods.

One of the earliest records of the name LASHMET can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated around 1275, which mention a certain "Robert Laschmete" as a landowner and taxpayer in the region. This spelling variation, "Laschmete," provides insight into the potential evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the LASHMET name appears in various historical documents from the county of Somerset, indicating that the family had established a presence in that area. A notable example is John LASHMET, born around 1430, who is recorded as a prosperous landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

The LASHMET surname also has connections to place names in the region, such as the village of Lashmete near the town of Frome, which may have derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname itself.

As the centuries passed, the LASHMET family extended its reach across different parts of England. One notable individual was William LASHMET (1568-1634), a merchant and trader who was involved in the lucrative wool trade between England and the Netherlands during the Elizabethan era.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth LASHMET (1642-1712), who was a renowned herbalist and apothecary in the city of Bristol. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime.

During the 17th century, the LASHMET name also found its way to the American colonies, with records indicating that Thomas LASHMET (1620-1697) was among the early settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where he worked as a farmer and landowner.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the LASHMET surname, including Sir Henry LASHMET (1745-1821), a prominent military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, and Mary LASHMET (1801-1879), a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the city of London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lashmet

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

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

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