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

Lacerenza, 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 Lacerenza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacerenza in America

Lacerenza is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacerenza surname appeared 160 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 Lacerenza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacerenza 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 Lacerenza

The surname LACERENZA has its origins in Italy, believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "la cerenza," which means "the cherry tree." The name likely originated in rural areas where cherry cultivation was prevalent, and families may have taken on this surname as a form of identification.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACERENZA can be found in a tax record from the city of Salerno in southern Italy, dating back to the mid-15th century. This document lists a landowner named Guglielmo LACERENZA, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the name LACERENZA appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents from the Naples region. One notable mention was in a court record from 1572, which referenced a dispute between two brothers, Antonio and Pietro LACERENZA, over a land inheritance.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure bearing the name LACERENZA was Girolamo LACERENZA (1501-1578), a renowned scholar and humanist from the city of Venosa. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on philosophy and ethics.

In the 18th century, the name LACERENZA gained recognition through the work of Francesco LACERENZA (1718-1798), a celebrated poet and playwright from the town of Ruvo di Puglia. His literary works, particularly his plays, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Vincenzo LACERENZA (1824-1892), a prominent educator and advocate for educational reform. He founded several schools in the Basilicata region and was instrumental in promoting access to education for underprivileged children.

The name LACERENZA can also be traced back to various place names and locations throughout Italy, particularly in the southern regions. For instance, the town of Lacerenza in the province of Potenza is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a strong historical connection between the name and this specific area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacerenza

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

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

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