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

Lacerna, 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 Lacerna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacerna in America

Lacerna is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacerna surname appeared 178 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 Lacerna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacerna 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 Lacerna

The surname "LACERNA" is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was derived from the Latin word "lacerna," which referred to a type of hooded cloak or cape worn in ancient Rome. The name can be traced back to the Roman Empire and was likely adopted as a surname during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th century, when a nobleman named Giovanni Lacerna was mentioned in a historical document from the city of Pisa. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that region by that time.

Throughout the centuries, the name "LACERNA" has been associated with various families and individuals of note. In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Francesco Lacerna was recorded as owning several properties in the city of Florence. His descendants likely played a role in the expansion and spread of the name across Italy.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Lorenzo Lacerna (1492-1556) gained recognition for his frescoes and paintings adorning churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities. His works are still admired today for their skillful execution and attention to detail.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Giacomo Lacerna (1725-1801) rose to prominence during the Napoleonic Wars, serving as a general in the French army. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely celebrated, and he was awarded numerous honors and titles.

Another notable figure was Adriana Lacerna (1832-1902), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Italy. She founded several schools and championed the cause of equal educational opportunities for girls, paving the way for future generations of women to pursue higher education.

As the name "LACERNA" spread beyond Italy, it gained a foothold in other parts of Europe and the Americas. While the specific origins and histories of different branches of the Lacerna family may vary, the name's connection to its Roman roots and the image of the hooded cloak remain a source of pride and identity for many who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacerna

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

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

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