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

Lacen, 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 Lacen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacen in America

Lacen is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacen surname appeared 365 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 Lacen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacen 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 Lacen

The surname LACEN is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "lacene," which referred to a type of lace or ribbon used in clothing and decorations. The name may have been initially an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or trade of laces and ribbons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACEN can be found in the French village of Beaucaire, located in the Gard department of southern France. In the 13th century, a merchant named Etienne LACEN was documented as a prominent figure in the local textile trade, dealing in fine laces and fabrics.

During the 14th century, the LACEN name appeared in various records across France, particularly in regions known for their textile industries, such as Normandy and Brittany. In the town of Rouen, a notable LACEN family owned a successful lacework workshop, and their products were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons.

In the 15th century, a famous explorer named Jacques LACEN embarked on several voyages to the Americas, accompanying Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493. He was born in Dieppe, France, in 1460 and later settled in the Caribbean, where he established trading posts and helped facilitate the exchange of European goods, including laces and textiles, with the indigenous populations.

Another noteworthy figure was Marguerite LACEN, a skilled lacemaker who lived in Paris during the 16th century. Born in 1525, she gained recognition for her intricate and delicate lace designs, which were favored by the French royal court. Her work can be seen in several historical portraits and tapestries from that era.

In the 17th century, the LACEN name spread beyond France as members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Pierre LACEN, a French Huguenot who fled religious persecution and settled in Amsterdam in the 1680s, where he established a successful lace-making business that catered to the wealthy Dutch elite.

As the LACEN name continued to disperse throughout the centuries, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Lacenne, Lacenne, and Lacen, reflecting regional dialects and language adaptations. Despite these changes, the name's connection to the world of lace and textile craftsmanship remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacen

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

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

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