There are
295
Lakotas in the USA
Lakota is the
66931st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lakota

SittingBull

Sitting Bull was a prominent Lakota leader and warrior, known for his resistance against the encroachment of Native lands by the United States government. He played a significant role in the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876.

CrazyHorse

Crazy Horse, also known as Tȟašúŋke Witkó, was a revered Lakota warrior who fought against the United States Army during the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877. He played a crucial role in the defeat of General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

BlackElk

Black Elk, also known as Heȟáka Sápa, was a Lakota medicine man and spiritual leader. He had a profound impact on preserving Lakota culture and spirituality, and his teachings and experiences were documented in the book 'Black Elk Speaks'.

RedCloud

Red Cloud, also known as Maȟpíya Lúta, was an influential Lakota leader who successfully defended Lakota territory against encroachment by the United States government. He played a key role in the Red Cloud's War (1866-1868).

WilmaMankiller

Wilma Mankiller was the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and played a significant role in advancing Native American rights and tribal self-governance. Although not of Lakota descent, her contributions to Native American communities make her a respected figure among the Lakota people.

Lakota Genealogy

OriginsThe Lakota surname originates from the Lakota people, who are one of the three main tribes of the Sioux Nation. The Lakota people have a long history and deep connection to the Great Plains region of North America, specifically present-day South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Geographic DistributionThe Lakota surname is most popular in the United States, particularly in the states where the Lakota people have traditionally resided, such as South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
VariationsVariations of the Lakota surname include Lakȟóta, Lakhota, and Lakoda.
Migration and ImmigrationThe Lakota people have a complex history of migration and forced displacement due to colonization and westward expansion in North America. Many Lakota people were relocated to reservations, such as the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation which spans North Dakota and South Dakota. Today, there are Lakota communities both within and outside of reservations, with a diaspora spread across the United States.