2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lasorella
An Italian surname meaning "the sister" or "the nun".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Lasorella. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lasorella 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Lasorella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasorella, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lasorella
The surname "LASORELLA" originates from Italy, traced back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "la sorella," meaning "the sister." This suggests the name may have initially referred to a female relative or a connection to a religious order of nuns or sisters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LASORELLA" can be found in the Florentine tax records of the late 13th century, where a certain "Giovanni LASORELLA" was listed as a resident of the city. It is possible that this individual or their ancestors had adopted the surname to denote a familial relationship or association with a religious institution.
In the 14th century, the name appears in several manuscripts and records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. During this period, variations in spelling such as "LASARELLA" and "LASURELLA" were also documented, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.
One notable figure bearing the surname "LASORELLA" was Guido LASORELLA, a renowned painter and architect from Siena who lived between 1349 and 1416. His works, including frescoes in the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena, are celebrated examples of the Italian Gothic style.
Another prominent individual was Benedetto LASORELLA, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1420 to 1492. He is known for his role in facilitating trade negotiations between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the flourishing of commercial ties in the Mediterranean region.
In the 16th century, the name "LASORELLA" surfaced in records from the Papal States, with a mention of a certain Pietro LASORELLA, a Catholic priest and scholar from Rome who authored several theological treatises between 1520 and 1585.
During the Renaissance period, the name "LASORELLA" was also associated with a noble family from the city of Verona. One member, Giulia LASORELLA (1548-1618), was a renowned poet and patron of the arts, hosting literary salons and encouraging the works of prominent writers and artists of her time.
While the name "LASORELLA" has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a surname with ties to familial relationships, religious connections, or place names.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasorella
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasorella, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lasorella 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 Lasorella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lasorella
Lasorella 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-10 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,616 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 20,616 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 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 Lasorella 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 | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lasorella bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Lasorella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lasorella?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Lasorella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Lasorella?
Lasorella ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Lasorella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lasorella.
Has Lasorella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lasorella went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Lasorella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasorella, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Lasorella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lasorella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Lasorella (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 Lasorella mean?
An Italian surname meaning "the sister" or "the nun". 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 Lasorella (0.03 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 last name Lasorella?
Find out how many people have the last name Lasorella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.