2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lacommare
The surname LACOMMARE likely referred to someone who was a midwife or godmother.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Lacommare. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lacommare surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Lacommare in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lacommare, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lacommare
The surname LACOMMARE originates from Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "la commare," which translates to "the godmother." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who held the respected role of a godmother within their communities.
LACOMMARE was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria in Southern Italy. In the historic records of Naples, one of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Girolamo LACOMMARE, a respected merchant who lived in the late 1500s.
During the 17th century, the name appeared in several ecclesiastical documents, indicating that some LACOMMARE individuals were members of the clergy or had close ties to the Catholic Church. For instance, Father Tommaso LACOMMARE was a renowned priest in the town of Salerno, who was known for his charitable works and dedication to the local community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LACOMMARE name outside of Italy can be found in the historical records of Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1673, a man named Juan LACOMMARE was listed as a settler in the city of Havana, Cuba, suggesting that some individuals with this surname had already begun to migrate and establish themselves in new lands.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the LACOMMARE family continued to make their mark in various fields. Notably, Giuseppe LACOMMARE (1745-1821) was a prominent painter from Naples, known for his religious and historical works that adorned churches and galleries across Italy.
Another notable figure was Francesca LACOMMARE (1802-1882), a renowned opera singer who performed in many of the great opera houses of Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.
In the early 20th century, the name LACOMMARE gained recognition in the field of literature. Antonio LACOMMARE (1887-1961) was a celebrated Italian author and playwright, whose works explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the working class.
While the LACOMMARE surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of Southern Italy. The name has been carried by artists, clergy, and individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the tapestry of Italian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lacommare
Among Census respondents with the surname Lacommare, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lacommare bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lacommare surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lacommare
Lacommare appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lacommare surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lacommare bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Lacommare surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lacommare?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Lacommare. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Lacommare?
Lacommare ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Lacommare. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lacommare.
Has Lacommare become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lacommare went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Lacommare?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lacommare, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lacommare in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lacommare appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (9.9%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lacommare (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lacommare mean?
The surname LACOMMARE likely referred to someone who was a midwife or godmother. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lacommare (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Lacommare?
Want to know how many people have the surname Lacommare? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.