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

Lamarca, 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 Lamarca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamarca in America

Lamarca is the 16635th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamarca surname appeared 1,723 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lamarca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamarca 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 Lamarca

The surname Lamarca has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "marca," which refers to a territorial borderland or march. This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or individuals who resided in or governed border territories.

One of the earliest known references to the name Lamarca can be found in the records of the town of Casamarca in the Abruzzo region of central Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears to have been derived from the combination of "casa" (house) and "marca" (borderland), indicating a connection to a specific location or property in a border area.

In the 14th century, records show a Lamarca family residing in the city of Naples, where they held influential positions within the local nobility. A notable figure from this lineage was Gian Battista Lamarca (1450-1520), a renowned jurist and diplomat who served as an advisor to the Kingdom of Naples.

During the Renaissance period, the name Lamarca gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members of the family held prestigious roles in the city's mercantile and naval affairs. One such individual was Marco Lamarca (1525-1592), a successful merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the Venetian trade with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, the Lamarca name appeared in the town of Caserta, near Naples, where a branch of the family established itself. A notable figure from this lineage was Antonio Lamarca (1670-1738), a celebrated painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic embellishment of several churches and palaces in the region.

Another prominent individual with the Lamarca surname was Francesco Lamarca (1780-1855), a military leader and patriot from the Kingdom of Naples. He played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement, actively supporting the efforts of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Throughout its history, the surname Lamarca has been associated with various regions of Italy, including Abruzzo, Campania, Veneto, and Lombardy. While the name has undergone minor spelling variations over time, such as Lamarca, La Marca, and De Lamarca, its core meaning and connection to the concept of borderlands or marches has remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamarca

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

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

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