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

Lagana, 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 Lagana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagana in America

Lagana is the 21960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagana surname appeared 1,182 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 Lagana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagana 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 Lagana

The surname LAGANA is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria in Southern Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Greek word "lagana," which means "thin bread" or "unleavened bread." This suggests that the name may have been associated with bakers or individuals involved in the production of bread in the early days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAGANA can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of historical documents from the Abbazia di Cava in Campania, Italy. This codex contains references to individuals with the surname LAGANA dating back to the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show that a family named LAGANA resided in the town of Stilo, in the province of Reggio Calabria. This town was known for its production of high-quality bread, and it is possible that the LAGANA family played a role in this industry.

One notable individual with the surname LAGANA was Francesco LAGANA, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Calabria. He was born in 1540 and is known for his writings on various philosophical and theological topics.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonio LAGANA, a 17th-century architect and engineer from Naples. He was born in 1620 and was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city of Naples.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname LAGANA was Giuseppe LAGANA, a lawyer and politician from Calabria. He was born in 1825 and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Another notable individual was Maria LAGANA, a renowned Italian opera singer from the late 19th century. She was born in 1870 and performed in many of the major opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan.

Lastly, Vincenzo LAGANA, born in 1892, was a celebrated Italian artist and painter known for his impressionistic landscapes and seascapes. His works are held in several prestigious museums and galleries throughout Italy.

While the surname LAGANA is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagana

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

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

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