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

Lacanlale, 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 Lacanlale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacanlale in America

Lacanlale is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacanlale surname appeared 275 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 Lacanlale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacanlale 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 Lacanlale

The surname LACANLALE originated in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic words "al-qanāla," meaning "the canal" or "the waterway." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near or worked in proximity to a canal or irrigation system.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACANLALE can be found in the historical archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan LACANLALE, a farmer in the outskirts of the city. This suggests that the name was already in use during the final years of the Reconquista, the period when the Iberian Peninsula was regained from Moorish rule.

In the 16th century, the LACANLALE family appears to have migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Historical records from 1567 mention a María LACANLALE, who was among the early settlers in the city of Cartagena de Indias, present-day Colombia. This indicates that the name had already spread beyond the borders of Spain by the mid-16th century.

During the 17th century, the LACANLALE surname gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, Spain. One notable figure from this period was Pedro LACANLALE (1612-1681), a renowned architect who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Mérida.

In the 18th century, the LACANLALE family continued to expand its influence in Spain and its colonies. One noteworthy individual from this era was Juana LACANLALE (1735-1812), a celebrated painter whose works adorned several churches and monasteries in the city of Seville.

As the centuries passed, the LACANLALE name branched out and became more widespread. In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Manuel LACANLALE (1819-1892), a renowned Spanish explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Amazon region of South America.

Throughout its history, the LACANLALE surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, including agriculture, architecture, art, and exploration. While its origins can be traced back to the Moorish influence in Spain, the name has since become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of both Spain and the countries where Spanish colonization took place.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacanlale

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

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

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