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

Laca, 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 Laca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laca in America

Laca is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laca surname appeared 249 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Laca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laca 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 Laca

The surname LACA has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "lacayo," which means "lackey" or "footman." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone who worked as a servant or attendant.

The earliest recorded instances of the LACA surname can be found in various Spanish historical documents, including parish records and municipal archives from regions like Catalonia and Aragon. It is possible that the name originated as a nickname or occupational descriptor before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LACA surname was Juan de Laca, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Reconquista campaigns against the Moors in the late 15th century. His name is documented in chronicles detailing the military campaigns of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.

In the 16th century, the LACA surname gained prominence in the region of Navarre, where several individuals with this last name held prominent positions. Notably, Pedro de Laca served as the mayor of Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, in the mid-1500s.

Another notable bearer of the LACA surname was Catalina de Laca, a Spanish nun who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her piety and charitable works, and her life was documented in religious texts of the time.

In the 18th century, the LACA surname spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Francisco de Laca, a Spanish explorer and cartographer who participated in expeditions to the Caribbean and South America.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the LACA surname made contributions to the arts and sciences. José María de Laca was a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Andrés de Laca was a renowned botanist who studied the flora of the Canary Islands.

Throughout its history, the LACA surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Lacca, Laka, and Lacar, reflecting regional linguistic differences and preferences. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in its Spanish heritage and association with service or occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laca

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

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

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