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

Lagua, 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 Lagua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagua in America

Lagua is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagua surname appeared 343 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 Lagua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagua 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 Lagua

The surname LAGUA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "laguna," which means "lagoon" or "pond." This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have lived near a body of water or in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAGUA surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville, Spain, after the city was conquered by King Ferdinand III in 1248. The name is also mentioned in several medieval Spanish manuscripts, indicating its presence in various regions of the country.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de LAGUA was a renowned architect and stonemason who worked on the construction of the Seville Cathedral. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of the cathedral's intricate Gothic vaulting system.

During the 16th century, the LAGUA surname gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable bearer was Diego de LAGUA, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a colonial administrator in New Spain.

In the 17th century, the LAGUA family established itself in the Philippines, then a Spanish colony. Mariano de LAGUA (1643-1711) was a prominent figure in the colonial government and served as the Governor-General of the Philippines from 1696 to 1701.

Another notable individual with the LAGUA surname was Juana de LAGUA (1701-1778), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience. Her poetry collection, "Versos de Amor y Devoción," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Throughout history, the LAGUA surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Laguna de Negrillos, a town in the province of León, Spain, and Laguna de Duero, a municipality in the province of Valladolid, Spain. These place names likely originated from the Spanish word "laguna," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographic associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagua

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

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

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