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

Lasseter, 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 Lasseter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasseter in America

Lasseter is the 19823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasseter surname appeared 1,356 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 Lasseter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasseter 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 Lasseter

The surname LASSETER is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "lassa," meaning "lad" or "servant," combined with the suffix "-eter," which is thought to signify an occupation or trade.

One of the earliest known references to the LASSETER name can be found in the records of the parish of Staffordshire, where a certain Thomas Lasseter was mentioned in 1592. This suggests that the name may have originated or been prominent in that region during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, records show the LASSETER name appearing in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Lassiter" or "Lassitor," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

A notable early bearer of the LASSETER name was John Lasseter, born in 1635 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent landowner and is recorded as having served as a local magistrate in his community.

As the centuries passed, the LASSETER name spread across England and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family migrated to Ireland, where the name took root, particularly in County Antrim.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the LASSETER surname was John Lasseter, born in 1957, an American animator, film director, and one of the pioneers of computer animation. He was a co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and has been instrumental in the success of many beloved animated films, including "Toy Story," "Cars," and "Finding Nemo."

Another notable LASSETER was Lewis Lasseter, born in 1809 in England. He was an explorer and prospector who is credited with discovering gold in central Australia in the 1860s, leading to the establishment of several mining towns in the region.

In the 19th century, the LASSETER name also found its way to North America, with several individuals bearing the surname settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One such individual was William Lasseter, born in 1820 in England, who emigrated to Canada and became a successful farmer and landowner in Ontario.

Throughout its history, the LASSETER surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and magistrates to explorers and animators. While its origins can be traced back to England, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasseter

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

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

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