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

Laskey, 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 Laskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laskey in America

Laskey is the 12192nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laskey surname appeared 2,555 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Laskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laskey 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 Laskey

The surname Laskey has its roots in Northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it first emerged in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon personal name, "Loysik" or "Loyseke," which may have been a diminutive form of the name "Louis" or a variant of the name "Luke."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laskey can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, which list a John Laskey residing in the village of Doncaster. The Laskey name also appears in various medieval records from the 14th and 15th centuries, including the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, which mention a William Laskey.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Laskey surname was well-established in the North of England, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was Robert Laskey (1557-1624), a prominent clergyman who served as the Rector of Aston in Yorkshire. Another was John Laskey (1625-1687), a wealthy landowner and magistrate from Lancashire.

As the centuries progressed, the Laskey name spread to other parts of England and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Scotland, where they adopted the spelling "Laskay." One notable bearer of this variant was Robert Laskay (1738-1811), a Scottish merchant and trader who made his fortune in the West Indies.

The 19th century saw the Laskey name gain prominence in various fields. One notable figure was William Laskey (1809-1891), a renowned English artist and engraver who specialized in depicting wildlife and landscapes. Another was Joseph Laskey (1826-1903), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Laskey Home for Orphaned Children in Sheffield.

As the 20th century dawned, the Laskey name continued to be associated with achievement and distinction. One notable bearer was Sir Alfred Laskey (1877-1954), a British diplomat and ambassador who served in various posts around the world. Another was Dame Ethel Laskey (1892-1982), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a pivotal role in establishing several girls' schools in England.

Throughout its long history, the surname Laskey has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, including clergymen, landowners, merchants, artists, philanthropists, diplomats, and educators. While its exact origins may remain shrouded in the mists of time, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laskey

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

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

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