LASSETER
Lasseter
Lasseter is a British surname of Scottish origin, derived from the male given name Lester, meaning 'from Leicester'. The surname is recorded in various forms including Lasseter, Laseter, Lestrange, and Lyster, and has historical links to the county of Gloucestershire.
The name Lasseter may have occupational connotations, with possible roots in the Old English word 'lest,' referring to a stranger or an alien, suggesting that the surname could have been used to describe someone who was from a different place or country.
The first recorded instance of the surname Lasseter is from the 15th century in Gloucestershire, England, where the family held a seat as Lords of the Manor. Over the centuries, the name spread across different regions of the United Kingdom and beyond, with variations in spelling reflecting local dialects and pronunciations.
Notably, the name Lasseter gained prominence in Australia due to the legendary figure Harold Bell Lasseter, an Australian gold prospector whose mysterious disappearance in the desert in 1930 sparked numerous theories and legends.
Today, the surname Lasseter remains relatively uncommon but can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and former British colonies. It is carried by individuals with diverse backgrounds and occupations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 84 people named Lasseter in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Lasseter.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ian
- Mark
- Robert
- Ronald
- Simon
Female
- Diane
- Janet
- Julie
- Katharine
- Margaret
Similar and related surnames
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