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

Lafarga, 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 Lafarga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lafarga in America

Lafarga is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lafarga surname appeared 323 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 Lafarga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lafarga 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 Lafarga

The surname LAFARGA originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "farga," meaning "forge" or "blacksmith's workshop." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with metalworking professions.

The name LAFARGA is particularly prevalent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it is thought to have first emerged. Historical records indicate that the name was also present in the neighboring regions of Aragon and Murcia during the medieval period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname LAFARGA can be found in the Cartulary of Sant Cugat, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Monastery of Sant Cugat near Barcelona, dating back to the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Pere de LAFARGA was mentioned in the Llibre dels Fets, a chronicle of the life of King Jaume I of Aragon. Pere de LAFARGA was a prominent nobleman and advisor to the king during his reign.

During the 15th century, a family bearing the surname LAFARGA played a significant role in the city of Valencia. Joan LAFARGA (1420-1498) was a respected merchant and civic leader who served as a member of the local council.

Another prominent individual with the surname LAFARGA was Miquel LAFARGA (1680-1752), a renowned architect from Barcelona. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Sant Miquel del Port.

In the 19th century, a literary figure named Josep LAFARGA (1822-1893) gained recognition for his contributions to Catalan poetry and prose. He was a member of the Renaixença movement, which aimed to revive and promote the Catalan language and culture.

Throughout its history, the surname LAFARGA has been associated with various professions, from metalworkers and merchants to architects and writers. While its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, the name has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lafarga

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

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

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