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

Laiacona, 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 Laiacona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laiacona in America

Laiacona is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laiacona surname appeared 162 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 Laiacona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laiacona 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 Laiacona

The surname Laiacona is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Sicily and Campania. It is believed to have derived from an old Italian surname, "Laiaco," which itself originated from the Latin word "laicus," meaning "layman" or "secular person." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was not a member of the clergy.

Laiacona is thought to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, during the period of the Renaissance in Italy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples and the surrounding areas of Campania.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Laiacona (c. 1420-1490) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples. His works were commissioned by various noble families and churches, including the Duomo di Napoli.

Another early bearer of the name was Tomaso Laiacona (c. 1470-1542), a scholar and philosopher from Salerno, Campania. He was known for his writings on classical literature and his teachings at the University of Salerno.

During the 16th century, the Laiacona family became prominent landowners in the region of Sicily. One member, Vincenzo Laiacona (c. 1530-1605), was a wealthy merchant and landowner in Palermo, who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Francesco Laiacona (1625-1690), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Naples. He was highly regarded for his teachings and writings on moral theology and was considered an influential figure in the Catholic Church during his time.

Another notable Laiacona was Girolamo Laiacona (1680-1752), a military commander from Catania, Sicily, who served in the armies of the Kingdom of Sicily and played a role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Throughout history, the surname Laiacona has been associated with various professions, from artists and scholars to merchants and military figures. While the name originated in specific regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, carried by descendants of the original families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laiacona

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

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

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