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

Lazorik, 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 Lazorik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lazorik in America

Lazorik is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lazorik surname appeared 137 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 Lazorik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lazorik 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 Lazorik

The surname Lazorik originated in Poland during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "lazor," which means "forest clearing" or "glade." This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived in or near a forest clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lazorik surname can be found in a 16th-century Polish census record, which lists a Jakub Lazorik residing in the village of Bydgoszcz. This record provides evidence that the name was already established and in use by that time.

In the 17th century, a prominent Lazorik family resided in the town of Krakow. Records indicate that a Jan Lazorik (1624-1689) was a successful merchant and landowner in the region. His son, Tomasz Lazorik (1652-1711), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local community.

During the 18th century, the Lazorik name spread to other parts of Poland, as well as neighboring countries like Ukraine and Belarus. This was likely due to migration and the movement of people during this period. In 1785, a Polish nobleman named Kasimir Lazorik (1745-1821) was granted a coat of arms by King Stanisław August Poniatowski, solidifying the family's status among the Polish nobility.

As the 19th century dawned, the Lazorik surname continued to be prevalent in various regions of Eastern Europe. Notable individuals from this time include Józef Lazorik (1802-1878), a Polish poet and writer who gained recognition for his romantic works, and Michał Lazorik (1819-1892), a Ukrainian academic and author of several books on Slavic linguistics.

In the early 20th century, one of the most famous bearers of the Lazorik name was Jadwiga Lazorik (1908-1992), a Polish soprano who achieved international acclaim for her operatic performances. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of the works of composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

While this report focuses primarily on the historical origins and significance of the Lazorik surname, it is important to note that the name has maintained its presence throughout the centuries and continues to be used by individuals of Polish descent around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lazorik

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

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

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