2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Laborico
A surname derived from a Spanish or Italian word meaning "agricultural worker" or "laborer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Laborico. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laborico surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Laborico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laborico, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laborico
The surname LABORICO originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "labrador," meaning "farmer" or "laborer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely engaged in agricultural or manual labor occupations.
LABORICO can be traced back to the region of Castile in central Spain, where it first appeared in written records as early as the 12th century. Historical documents from this era often referred to individuals by their occupation or place of origin, which could explain the evolution of this surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LABORICO name can be found in the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document, dated around 1200 CE, mentions a certain "Domingo Laborico," who was likely a farmer or laborer from the area.
In the 14th century, the LABORICO name appears in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval census of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This record includes references to individuals with the surname LABORICO residing in various villages and towns throughout the region.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Rodrigo LABORICO, a 15th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is believed to have accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third voyage in 1498.
Another historical figure with the LABORICO surname was Juan LABORICO, a 16th-century Spanish soldier and colonial administrator. He served as the governor of the Spanish colony of Cumaná (present-day Venezuela) from 1547 to 1552.
In the 17th century, a prominent member of the LABORICO family was María LABORICO, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Valladolid, Spain. She donated a significant portion of her estate to the construction of a local church and the establishment of a charitable foundation for the poor.
During the 18th century, Pedro LABORICO was a renowned Spanish painter and artist. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.
Finally, in the 19th century, José LABORICO was a Spanish philosopher and educator. He taught at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential books on ethics and moral philosophy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laborico
Among Census respondents with the surname Laborico, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Laborico bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Laborico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino82.6% · 100
- White9.1% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laborico
Laborico appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 3,005 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Laborico surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #141,309 | -2.2% |
| Count | 121 | 121 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laborico bearers went from 121 to 121 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 3,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #141,309.
FAQ
Laborico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laborico?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Laborico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Laborico?
Laborico ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Laborico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Laborico.
Has Laborico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laborico went from 121 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Laborico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laborico, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Laborico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laborico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (82.6%), White (9.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Laborico (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Laborico mean?
A surname derived from a Spanish or Italian word meaning "agricultural worker" or "laborer". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Laborico (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Laborico?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Laborico on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.