2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lasita
A Hispanicized variant of the Italian surname Lasita or a toponymic name from a placename.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Lasita. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lasita 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Lasita in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasita, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lasita
The surname LASITA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 12th or 13th century.
The name LASITA is thought to be derived from an old Spanish or Portuguese word related to the concept of flatness or level ground. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived in or came from areas with flat or level terrain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LASITA can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a person named Ferran LASITA is mentioned in a document dated 1387. This document pertains to a land dispute in the region of Teruel.
In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname LASITA residing in the town of Elche, located in the province of Alicante, Spain. This family is believed to have played a role in the local agricultural and trade industries of the time.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan LASITA (1512-1578) gained prominence as a skilled mason and architect. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Valencia.
Another person of note was María LASITA (1622-1689), a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, Spain. Her works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age and influenced many contemporary writers.
In the 18th century, a Portuguese explorer and cartographer named António LASITA (1735-1802) made significant contributions to the mapping of the Amazon River basin and its tributaries. His detailed maps and journals were instrumental in advancing geographic knowledge of the region.
As the name LASITA spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including LASITO, LASITTA, and LASSITA. Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects and linguistic trends.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname LASITA have been found in various professions and walks of life, from artisans and merchants to scholars and artists. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasita
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasita, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lasita 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 Lasita surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 94
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lasita
Lasita appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,544 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,537 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 5,544 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 2,537 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 Lasita 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 | #150,452 | #152,989 | -1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 105 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lasita bearers went from 109 to 105 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 2,537 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #152,989.
FAQ
Lasita surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lasita?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Lasita. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Lasita?
Lasita ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Lasita. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Lasita.
Has Lasita become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lasita went from 109 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Lasita?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasita, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.7%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Lasita in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lasita appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Two or More Races (5.7%), Black (1.9%). 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 Lasita (2000, 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 Lasita mean?
A Hispanicized variant of the Italian surname Lasita or a toponymic name from a placename. 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 Lasita (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 have the surname Lasita?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.