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

Lamelas, 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 Lamelas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamelas in America

Lamelas is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamelas surname appeared 167 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 Lamelas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamelas 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 Lamelas

The surname Lamelas is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Galician region of Spain, specifically in the province of Pontevedra. The name is derived from the Galician word "lamela," which means a small slice or thin piece, often referring to a slice of bread or a thin layer of something.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lamelas can be found in the Tumbo de Celanova, a historical document from the 12th century that contains records of properties and transactions in the Galician region. The name appears in this document as "Lamelas," indicating its presence in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family bearing the name Lamelas living in the town of Laracha, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia. This family was involved in agriculture and landholding, and their name is mentioned in several documents related to land transactions and property disputes.

One notable individual with the surname Lamelas was Diego Lamelas, a Spanish soldier and explorer born in 1564 in the town of Betanzos, Galicia. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is known for his role in the exploration and colonization of the Rio de la Plata region (present-day Argentina and Uruguay).

Another prominent figure was Juan Lamelas, a Galician sculptor and architect who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work on the facades and interior design of several churches and monasteries in the region, including the Monastery of San Martín Pinario in Santiago de Compostela.

In the 19th century, José Lamelas y Lamelas (1835-1904) was a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Vigo, one of the largest cities in Galicia, from 1897 to 1899. He played a significant role in the modernization and development of the city during his tenure.

Andrés Lamelas García (1880-1954) was a Galician writer and journalist who was born in Pontevedra. He was known for his novels and short stories that explored the lives and struggles of the rural population in Galicia.

Lastly, Antonio Lamelas Candamo (1915-2005) was a Spanish businessman and entrepreneur from Galicia. He founded the Lamelas Group, a successful conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including construction, real estate, and hospitality.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamelas

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

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

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