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

Lawshea, 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 Lawshea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lawshea in America

Lawshea is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lawshea surname appeared 187 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 Lawshea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lawshea 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 Lawshea

The surname LAWSHEA has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "lagh" meaning law or lawful, and "shea" meaning hereditary. Together, these words formed the basis for the name, suggesting a connection to a legal or authoritative lineage.

The earliest known records of the LAWSHEA name can be found in the Scottish parish registers from the 16th century, with various spellings such as Lauchsea, Lawshay, and Lawschea appearing in different regions. One notable example is the mention of a John Lawshea in the Aberdeenshire parish records from 1587.

In the 17th century, the LAWSHEA name began to spread beyond Scotland's borders, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in parts of Northern England and Ireland. A noteworthy figure from this era was William LAWSHEA (1620-1691), a Scottish merchant and landowner who established a successful trading business in Edinburgh.

As the centuries progressed, the LAWSHEA name continued to be associated with various professions and social standings. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Robert LAWSHEA (1715-1789), a Scottish clergyman and scholar who served as the principal of the University of Glasgow.

The 19th century saw the LAWSHEA name spread further across the British Isles and beyond. One remarkable individual from this period was Elizabeth LAWSHEA (1830-1912), a Scottish writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education reforms.

Another notable bearer of the LAWSHEA surname was James LAWSHEA (1875-1941), a Scottish-born engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several major bridges and infrastructure projects in the United States during the early 20th century.

While the LAWSHEA name may not be among the most common surnames, it has left an indelible mark on history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this distinctive Scottish moniker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lawshea

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

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

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