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

Lagarda, 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 Lagarda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagarda in America

Lagarda is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagarda surname appeared 202 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 Lagarda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagarda 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 Lagarda

The surname LAGARDA is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "lagarto," meaning "lizard" or "alligator." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a swampy area or had some association with these reptiles.

One of the earliest known references to the LAGARDA surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Castile. This document mentions a landowner named Pedro de LAGARDA, who owned property near the town of Valladolid.

In the 15th century, records show that a family bearing the LAGARDA name settled in the town of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. It is possible that this family originated from the Castilian region before migrating southward.

During the 16th century, the LAGARDA surname began appearing in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. This suggests that the name had spread throughout the country by this time.

One notable individual with the LAGARDA surname was Juan de LAGARDA (c. 1540-1604), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines. He played a crucial role in establishing Spanish rule in the archipelago and served as the Governor of the Mariana Islands from 1602 until his death.

Another prominent figure was Beatriz de LAGARDA (c. 1570-1644), a Spanish poet and writer who was part of the literary circle in Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her works, which included religious poetry and plays, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, a member of the LAGARDA family, Francisco de LAGARDA y Solís (1712-1786), gained recognition as a prominent architect and engineer in New Spain (now Mexico). He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Cathedral of Guadalajara.

As the LAGARDA surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies, it inevitably underwent various spelling variations, such as Lagarta, Lagardo, and Lagardera. Additionally, some individuals with this surname may have adopted or been associated with place names that incorporated the word "lagarto," further contributing to the diversity of the name.

It is worth noting that while the LAGARDA surname has a rich history in Spain, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the spread of the Spanish language and culture during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagarda

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

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

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