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

Lacar, 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 Lacar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacar in America

Lacar is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacar surname appeared 173 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 Lacar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacar 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 Lacar

The surname LACAR is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, likely around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "lacar," which referred to a type of cloth or material used for making garments. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with this particular fabric, such as a weaver or merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACAR can be found in the Armorial Général, a French registry of coats of arms compiled in the late 17th century. A family bearing this surname is listed as residing in the region of Normandy, indicating that the name may have originated or had a strong presence in that area.

The LACAR surname also appears in various historical documents from the 14th century onwards, including tax records, property deeds, and parish registers. For example, a Jacques LACAR is mentioned in a 1387 census record from the village of Montfort-l'Amaury, located in the Île-de-France region.

Notably, the LACAR name is linked to a small hamlet called Lacarre, located in the department of Eure in northern France. This place name, which likely stems from the same root as the surname, could suggest that the family hailed from or had significant ties to this specific location.

Among the notable individuals who bore the LACAR surname throughout history are:

1. Pierre LACAR (c. 1520 - 1590), a French merchant and landowner who established a successful textile trade business in Lyon.

2. Jeanne LACAR (c. 1580 - 1648), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of various artists and writers during the Renaissance.

3. François LACAR (1625 - 1699), a French military officer who served in the Wars of the Grand Alliance under King Louis XIV.

4. Marie-Thérèse LACAR (1738 - 1806), a French author and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics of morality and ethics.

5. Étienne LACAR (1795 - 1871), a French botanist and naturalist who contributed significantly to the study of plant species native to the Mediterranean region.

While the LACAR surname may not be as widespread as some others, its origins and history are deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of French culture and can be traced back several centuries through various historical records and notable figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacar

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

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

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