Lasky
A surname most often tied to Slavic place-name or nickname roots, with several possible Eastern European origins.
The #9,177 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 86,873 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Lasky is likely an Eastern European surname formed from a Slavic root such as Polish łaska or laska, words associated with grace, favor, or a staff/cane, though the exact source can vary by family line. In some cases it may also be a habitational name from a place called Laski or a related placename, especially in Poland and neighboring regions. Because the same spelling can arise from several languages and spellings, the surname is best treated as having multiple possible etymologies rather than one single origin.
History
The name is found among Jewish and non-Jewish families from Poland, Ukraine, and other parts of the former Russian and Austro-Hungarian spheres, and many bearers likely acquired it through Slavic or Yiddish naming patterns. In English-speaking countries, Lasky often reflects immigration-era transliteration from Cyrillic or Polish spellings, which can blur the original form. The surname became established in North America through 19th- and 20th-century migration.
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Fun fact
Because similar spellings can come from different source words and places, two families named Lasky may not share the same original meaning at all.