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

Lacsamana, 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 Lacsamana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacsamana in America

Lacsamana is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacsamana surname appeared 379 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 Lacsamana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacsamana 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 Lacsamana

The surname LACSAMANA is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "almirante," which means "admiral," and the prefix "lacs" which is a variation of the word "laks" meaning "leader" in the Tagalog language.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, the term "lacsamana" was used to refer to the leaders or commanders of the local naval forces. It is possible that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who held such positions or played a significant role in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LACSAMANA can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, where it is mentioned in connection with a local chieftain or leader who was involved in the resistance against the Spanish forces.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan LACSAMANA was recorded as being a respected leader in the province of Pampanga. He is said to have played a crucial role in negotiating with the Spanish authorities on behalf of the local populace.

During the 18th century, a family by the name of LACSAMANA was known to have held significant landholdings in the province of Bulacan. They were considered to be influential members of the local gentry and were involved in various civic and social affairs.

In the 19th century, a notable individual named Antonio LACSAMANA was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Manila. He was known for his business ventures and international trade connections, particularly with the neighboring regions of Southeast Asia.

Another individual of note was Maria LACSAMANA, who lived in the late 19th century and was a respected educator. She established one of the first schools for girls in the province of Batangas and was recognized for her contributions to the education of young women during that time.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname LACSAMANA throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and connections to the Philippines' rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacsamana

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

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

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