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

Lagrimas, 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 Lagrimas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagrimas in America

Lagrimas is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagrimas surname appeared 293 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 Lagrimas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagrimas 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 Lagrimas

The surname "LAGRIMAS" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "lágrima," which means "tear." This name likely originated in Spain during the medieval period.

The name "LAGRIMAS" may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was known for crying or expressing sadness. It could have also been given as a nickname to someone who had a particular emotional or sensitive nature.

In some cases, surnames were derived from professions or occupations. It's possible that "LAGRIMAS" was given to someone who worked in a profession related to mourning or grief, such as a funeral attendant or a professional mourner.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts that specifically mention the surname "LAGRIMAS," it's likely that early variations of this name appeared in Spanish medieval documents and records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "LAGRIMAS" was Juan Lagrimas, a Spanish poet who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his melancholic and emotional poetry, which may have been reflected in his surname.

Another notable figure with this surname was María Lagrimas, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her devotion to prayer and her spiritual writings.

In the 18th century, there was a Spanish painter named Diego Lagrimas, who was known for his portraiture and religious paintings.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with this surname was Antonio Lagrimas, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars.

In the early 20th century, there was a Spanish author and journalist named Catalina Lagrimas, who wrote several novels and articles on social issues.

While the surname "LAGRIMAS" is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagrimas

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

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

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