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

Lacsina, 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 Lacsina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lacsina in America

Lacsina is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lacsina surname appeared 240 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 Lacsina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lacsina 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 Lacsina

The surname Lacsina is derived from the Philippine language of Tagalog, and has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have first emerged in the late 16th century, shortly after the arrival of Spanish colonists in the region.

Lacsina is thought to be a variant spelling of the Tagalog word "laksin", which translates to "to forge" or "to temper". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker. Alternatively, it could have originated as a place name, referring to a location where metalworking took place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lacsina surname can be found in the 1591 census records of the village of Tondo, which was then a part of the Spanish colony of Manila. The name appears several times in these records, indicating that it was already in use by multiple families in the area at that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Lacsina was recorded as being a local leader and landowner in the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He was said to have played a role in the resistance against the Spanish colonial authorities, although details of his life are scarce in the historical record.

During the 19th century, the Lacsina name appeared in various documents and records throughout the Philippines. One individual of note was Mariano Lacsina, a farmer and revolutionary who participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 1800s.

In more recent times, some notable individuals with the Lacsina surname include:

1. Cesar Lacsina (1911-1992), a Filipino artist and painter known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes.

2. Lino Lacsina (1920-1992), a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1967 to 1972.

3. Leticia Lacsina (born 1952), a Filipino-American writer and poet whose works often explore themes of cultural identity and immigration.

4. Dante Lacsina (born 1961), a Filipino basketball player and coach who represented the Philippines in multiple international competitions.

5. Eunice Lacsina (born 1983), a Filipino-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.

While the Lacsina surname has spread to other parts of the world due to migration, it remains most closely associated with its Philippine roots and the rich cultural heritage of the island nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lacsina

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

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

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