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

Lastie, 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 Lastie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lastie in America

Lastie is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lastie surname appeared 105 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 Lastie.

The history of the last name Lastie

The surname Lastie is of Scottish origin, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "læst," meaning a burden, load, or cargo. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a porter or carried loads for a living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Scottish parish records of Dumfries in 1589, where a William Lastie is mentioned. Another early reference can be found in the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland from 1617, which mentions a David Lastie from Leith.

The name Lastie seems to have been particularly concentrated in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire. It's possible that the name may have originated in one of these areas, although its precise place of origin remains uncertain.

In the 17th century, the surname appears to have been spelled in various forms, including Lestie, Lestye, and Lestaige, reflecting the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the French spelling of the name, as there are records of Lasties in France during this period as well.

One notable bearer of the Lastie surname was John Lastie, a merchant and burgess of Glasgow, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was involved in the city's trade with the Low Countries and held significant influence in the local community.

Another prominent figure was Robert Lastie, a Scottish clergyman who lived from 1635 to 1693. He served as the minister of the parish of Kilmarnock and was involved in the religious controversies of his time, including the struggle between Presbyterianism and Episcopalianism.

In the 18th century, the Lastie surname can be found in various records, including parish registers and legal documents. One notable individual was James Lastie, a merchant and ship owner from Greenock, who lived from 1720 to 1789. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and owned several vessels that sailed between Scotland and the American colonies.

Another Lastie of note was William Lastie, a farmer and landowner from Ayrshire, who lived from 1745 to 1821. He was involved in agricultural improvements and was said to have been an early adopter of new farming techniques.

As the centuries progressed, the Lastie surname continued to be found throughout Scotland, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. However, the name has remained relatively uncommon, with few notable figures emerging in more recent times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lastie

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

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 Lastie 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.

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

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