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

Lactaoen, 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 Lactaoen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lactaoen in America

Lactaoen is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lactaoen surname appeared 155 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 Lactaoen.

The history of the last name Lactaoen

The surname LACTAOEN originated in the small village of Lacta, located in the northern region of Spain, during the 10th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "lactis," meaning milk, as the village was known for its thriving dairy industry and cheese production.

The earliest known record of the surname LACTAOEN can be traced back to a 12th-century manuscript, which mentions a family of cheese-makers bearing this name. It is also believed that the name was mentioned in the Domesday Book, an ancient record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Juan LACTAOEN was renowned for his expertise in cheese-making techniques. He is credited with introducing several innovative methods that significantly improved the quality and flavor of the cheese produced in the region.

During the 15th century, a notable member of the LACTAOEN family, Isabel LACTAOEN, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts. She established a charity organization that provided food and shelter to the poor and needy in her community.

The surname LACTAOEN has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including:

1. Miguel LACTAOEN (1568-1632), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

2. Francisca LACTAOEN (1620-1687), a renowned Spanish artist whose paintings depicting rural life and landscapes were highly acclaimed during the Baroque period.

3. Tomás LACTAOEN (1745-1812), a Spanish military leader who played a crucial role in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic France.

4. Luisa LACTAOEN (1829-1891), a pioneering Spanish educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Madrid, advocating for equal access to education.

5. Andrés LACTAOEN (1905-1972), a celebrated Spanish architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the modernist movement in Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname LACTAOEN has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Lactaon, Lactauen, and Lactauén, reflecting the local dialects and variations in pronunciation over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lactaoen

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

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 Lactaoen 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.

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

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