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

Lasley, 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 Lasley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasley in America

Lasley is the 7710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasley surname appeared 4,306 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 Lasley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasley 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 Lasley

The surname Lasley has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "leasow," which means a meadow or pasture. The name was likely first used as a place name to refer to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a William de Lasely is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's connection to a specific location or area.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Laseley is listed. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.

In the 15th century, the name Lasley can be found in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the influential Paston family. One letter, dated 1472, mentions a John Lasley, indicating the name's presence among the gentry and nobility.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Lasley. However, it does mention several places with names similar to the root word "leasow," suggesting a connection to the name's origins.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Lasley include:

1. John Lasley (c. 1450 - 1501), an English clergyman who served as Bishop of Elphin in Ireland.
2. William Lasley (1768 - 1834), a Scottish physician and writer known for his work on medical jurisprudence.
3. Mary Lasley (1900 - 1987), an American author and playwright who wrote several children's books.
4. Robert Lasley (1923 - 2011), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Lasley Family Foundation.
5. John Lasley (born 1952), an English actor known for his roles in television series like "Emmerdale" and "Coronation Street."

While the name Lasley may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the English countryside, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for those living near meadows or pastures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasley

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

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

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