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

Laskar, 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 Laskar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laskar in America

Laskar is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laskar surname appeared 182 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 Laskar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laskar 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 Laskar

The surname Laskar has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "lashkar," which means "army" or "military force." This suggests that the name may have been used to refer to individuals associated with military campaigns or armies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document from the Mughal Empire. The text mentions a nobleman named Laskar Khan, who held a prominent position during the reign of Akbar the Great (1542-1605).

In Bengal, the Laskar family played a significant role in the region's history. Siraj-ud-Daulah (1733-1757), the last independent Nawab of Bengal, had a military commander named Mir Jafar Ali Khan Laskar. Mir Jafar later became a pivotal figure in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British rule in Bengal.

Another notable individual with the surname Laskar was Fida Husain Khan Laskar (1756-1800), a prominent administrator and military leader from the Mughal era. He served as the Nawab of Bengal and is known for his efforts in reforming the administrative system and promoting education.

In the 19th century, the name appears in historical records related to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. Bakht Khan Laskar (1797-1859) was a prominent rebel leader who fought against the British East India Company forces during the uprising.

Moving into the 20th century, Mujibar Rahman Laskar (1920-1975) was a renowned Bengali writer and educator who made significant contributions to the literature and culture of Bangladesh. His works explored themes of social justice and national identity.

Other notable individuals with the surname Laskar include Jahangir Laskar (1897-1987), a prominent lawyer and politician from Assam, India, and Jayanta Laskar (born 1976), an Indian astrophysicist known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laskar

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

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

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