2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Laskie
A surname derived from a Polish place name, likely referring to someone from the region of Łask.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Laskie. 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 Laskie 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 Laskie 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 Laskie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laskie
The surname Laskie has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "laisg," which means "lazy" or "sluggish." The name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone with a laid-back or leisurely disposition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Laskie name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1366, where a person named "Johannes Laysky" is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have been initially spelled with a "y" instead of the modern "ie" ending.
In the 16th century, the Laskie surname appeared in several historical records related to the Scottish Lowlands. For instance, a man named James Laskie was listed as a burgess (a town resident with certain privileges) in the burgh records of Linlithgow in 1589.
During the 17th century, the name Laskie became more widespread across Scotland, and variations in spelling started to emerge. In the parish records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, a man named Robert Laskie was recorded as a witness to a baptism in 1623.
One notable figure bearing the Laskie surname was Sir William Laskie (1632-1706), a Scottish physician and philosopher. He was a prominent member of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh and authored several works on medical and philosophical topics.
Another individual of note was John Laskie (1721-1798), a Scottish poet and playwright. He was born in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, and is best known for his satirical plays and poems that criticized the social and political climate of his time.
In the 18th century, the Laskie name also appeared in various parts of England, possibly due to migration from Scotland. For example, a man named Thomas Laskie was recorded as a watchmaker in the parish records of St. Botolph's, London, in 1745.
Throughout the 19th century, the Laskie surname continued to be present in Scotland, with several individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields. One such person was Alexander Laskie (1814-1892), a prominent architect from Edinburgh who designed several notable buildings in the city.
Another notable figure was Margaret Laskie (1856-1932), a Scottish suffragette and activist for women's rights. She was involved in the campaign for women's suffrage and played a significant role in advocating for gender equality.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laskie
Among Census respondents with the surname Laskie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Laskie 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 Laskie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laskie
Laskie 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-8 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,708 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 15,708 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 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 Laskie 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 | #142,108 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laskie bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Laskie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laskie?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Laskie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Laskie?
Laskie 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 Laskie. 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 Laskie.
Has Laskie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laskie went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Laskie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laskie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%) and Hispanic (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 Laskie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laskie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%), Hispanic (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 Laskie (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 Laskie mean?
A surname derived from a Polish place name, likely referring to someone from the region of Łask. 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 Laskie (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 Laskie?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Laskie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.