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

LaGuerra, 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 LaGuerra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaGuerra in America

LaGuerra is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaGuerra surname appeared 100 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 LaGuerra.

The history of the last name LaGuerra

The surname LAGUERRA is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish words "la guerra," which translates to "the war." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was involved in a significant conflict or battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAGUERRA surname can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century Castilian manuscript that documented the names of landowners and their holdings. This document mentions a Juan de LAGUERRA, who held lands in the region of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the LAGUERRA name appeared in various historical records, including the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document that listed the distribution of lands and properties in Seville after the city's reconquest from the Moors in 1248. One notable individual mentioned in this record was Rodrigo LAGUERRA, who was granted lands in the region.

In the 16th century, the LAGUERRA surname gained prominence with the birth of Tomás LAGUERRA (1493-1558), a Spanish military commander who served under Charles V during the Italian Wars. Tomás LAGUERRA played a crucial role in the Battle of Pavia in 1525, where he led Spanish forces against the French.

Another prominent figure bearing the LAGUERRA name was Juan LAGUERRA (1539-1605), a Spanish playwright and poet. He is best known for his work "El Caballero de Olmedo," a play that explores themes of honor, love, and betrayal.

In the 19th century, the LAGUERRA surname was associated with Manuel LAGUERRA (1828-1891), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice and later as the President of the Congress of Deputies.

Over time, the LAGUERRA surname has spread beyond Spain to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States, where descendants of Spanish immigrants have carried on the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaGuerra

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

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 LaGuerra 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.

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

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