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

LaBar, 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 LaBar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBar in America

LaBar is the 15508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBar surname appeared 1,887 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LaBar.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBar 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 LaBar

The surname LABAR has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "la barre," which referred to a defensive barrier or gate used in fortifications. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived near or were responsible for maintaining such structures.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript from the late 12th century, where a certain "Renaud de la Barre" is listed as a witness to a land transaction. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that period.

In the 13th century, the name LABAR appeared in various forms, such as "de la Barre" and "de la Bare," reflecting the common practice of adding the preposition "de" to denote a person's place of origin or association. These variations can be found in several historical documents, including the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Juziers from 1240.

During the 14th century, the name LABAR gained prominence with the rise of a notable family from the Champagne region of France. Jean de la Barre (c. 1315-1383), a knight and military commander, served under several French kings and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England.

Another prominent figure bearing the LABAR surname was Nicolas de la Barre (c. 1470-1544), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as the President of the Parlement of Paris. His influential work, "De l'autorité du roi et des états généraux," explored the balance of power between the monarchy and the Estates General.

In the 16th century, the LABAR name spread beyond France, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands). For example, Jean de la Barre (c. 1520-1585), a Flemish painter and engraver, gained recognition for his religious and allegorical works.

As the name continued to evolve, variations such as "Labarr," "Labarre," and "LaBarre" emerged, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origins of the surname remained rooted in its French heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBar

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

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

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