2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lastine
A locational surname indicating a person from a place called Lastine.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Lastine. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lastine 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Lastine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lastine, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lastine
The surname Lastine is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the French word "lastine," which referred to a type of coarse woolen fabric or cloth. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals involved in the production or trade of this fabric.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Lastine can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a merchant named Pierre Lastine who was engaged in the textile trade in the city of Lyon. This region of France was known for its thriving textile industry during that time period.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the municipality of Lille, where a family by the name of Lastine owned a textile workshop and contributed to the local economy. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the textile industry.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname Lastine was Étienne Lastine, a French artist born in 1545 in Aix-en-Provence. He was renowned for his intricate tapestries and wall hangings, which were commissioned by noble families and the Church. His works can still be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 17th century, Jacques Lastine (1620-1684) was a prominent merchant from Marseille who established a successful trading company that exported textiles and other goods throughout the Mediterranean region.
Another historical figure with the surname Lastine was Marie Lastine (1765-1832), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms.
The surname Lastine can also be traced back to the village of Lastine-sur-Mer, located in the northern region of France. This small coastal town was known for its fishing and textile industries, and it is possible that the surname originated from this area.
While the surname Lastine is not widespread, it has maintained a presence throughout France and other parts of Europe over the centuries, with various individuals contributing to the arts, commerce, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lastine
Among Census respondents with the surname Lastine, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lastine 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 Lastine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lastine
Lastine 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+2 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,501 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-13 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,660 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 6,501 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 13,660 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 Lastine 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 | #130,610 | #144,270 | -10.5% |
| Count | 130 | 117 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lastine bearers went from 130 to 117 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 13,660 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #144,270.
FAQ
Lastine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lastine?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Lastine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Lastine?
Lastine ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Lastine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Lastine.
Has Lastine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lastine went from 130 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lastine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lastine, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Lastine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lastine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Lastine (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 Lastine mean?
A locational surname indicating a person from a place called Lastine. 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 Lastine (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 Americans have the surname Lastine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.