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

LaCava, 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 LaCava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaCava in America

LaCava is the 22216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaCava surname appeared 1,161 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 LaCava.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaCava 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 LaCava

The surname LACAVA originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Puglia, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "cava," meaning "quarry" or "cave," suggesting that the name was likely associated with people who lived near or worked in quarries or caves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACAVA can be found in a document from the town of Grottaminarda in the province of Avellino, Campania, dated 1234. This document mentions a landowner named Guglielmo LACAVA.

The name LACAVA is also linked to various place names in Italy, such as La Cava de' Tirreni, a town in the province of Salerno, Campania. This town was formerly known as La Cava and is believed to have influenced the surname's formation.

In the 14th century, the LACAVA name appeared in historical records from the city of Naples, where a family of that name held influential positions. One notable member was Filippo LACAVA, a renowned lawyer and judge who served in the royal court of King Robert of Naples (1309-1343).

During the Renaissance period, the LACAVA family gained prominence in the arts. Giovanni Battista LACAVA (1512-1592), a renowned painter and architect from Naples, was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city.

Another noteworthy figure was Antonio LACAVA (1713-1784), a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on moral and ethical issues. His works were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe LACAVA (1834-1901) was a prominent Italian politician and journalist from Puglia. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname LACAVA is the Italian film director and screenwriter Mario LACAVA (1888-1965). He is best known for his work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, directing classic films such as "Stage Door" (1937) and "Lady in the Dark" (1944).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaCava

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

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

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