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

Lasure, 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 Lasure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasure in America

Lasure is the 31150th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasure surname appeared 745 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 Lasure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasure 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 Lasure

The surname LASURE is of French origin, emerging during the Middle Ages. Its earliest roots can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in areas around Paris and the Île-de-France region.

The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "la sure," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the LASURE name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near a small watercourse or were associated with such a location.

Historical records indicate that the LASURE surname first appeared in the 12th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century, which mentions a certain "Robertus de la Sure."

In the 13th century, the name is recorded in various charters and documents, such as the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres from 1250, which mentions a "Guillelmus de la Sure." This indicates that the name had spread to other regions of northern France by this time.

By the 14th century, the LASURE surname had become more widespread, appearing in records throughout northern and central France. One notable figure from this period was Jean Lasure, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Châteauroux in the 1370s.

In the 15th century, the LASURE name gained further prominence, with several individuals bearing the surname holding positions of importance. For example, Pierre Lasure served as a royal notary in Paris during the reign of King Charles VII (1422-1461).

During the 16th century, the LASURE surname continued to be found in various parts of France. One notable figure was François Lasure (1522-1598), a renowned printer and publisher based in Lyon, who was responsible for publishing numerous works of literature and scholarly texts.

As the LASURE name spread throughout France, it also evolved into different spellings and variations, such as Lasurre, Lassure, and Laseure. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

Throughout the centuries, the LASURE surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including Jacques Lasure (1670-1743), a French architect who contributed to the design of several churches and buildings in Paris, and Marie-Françoise Lasure (1768-1834), a French painter and portraitist who exhibited her works at the prestigious Paris Salon.

While the LASURE name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by various waves of migration and immigration. However, the rich history and origins of this surname can be traced back to the medieval era in northern France, where it emerged as a descriptive name associated with small streams or brooks.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasure

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

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

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