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

Lamprea, 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 Lamprea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamprea in America

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

The Lamprea 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 Lamprea.

The history of the last name Lamprea

The surname Lamprea has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lamprea," which means "lamprey," a type of eel-like fish. The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who sold or traded in lampreys, or perhaps someone who had a fondness for eating them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lamprea name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated around 1275. This document mentions a certain "Guido Lamprea," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period in the Tuscan region of Italy.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the Lamprea surname residing in the town of Montalcino, near Siena. This family was likely involved in the wine trade, as Montalcino was known for its vineyards and wine production.

During the Renaissance period, the Lamprea name gained some prominence. In the late 15th century, a painter named Pietro Lamprea was active in Florence. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the Lamprea surname was Girolamo Lamprea, a scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. Born in Verona in 1505, Girolamo was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the Lamprea family had established itself in the city of Naples. One member of this family, Antonio Lamprea (1634-1704), was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan courts.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find mention of a composer named Nicola Lamprea (1758-1822) who was born in Palermo, Sicily. His compositions included operas and sacred works, and he held prestigious positions as a music director in various Italian cities.

As the Lamprea surname spread throughout Italy over the centuries, it also appeared in various regional variations, such as Lamprea, Lampreda, and Lamprede. These variations likely arose due to local dialects and spelling conventions in different parts of the country.

While the Lamprea name has its origins in Italy, it has since been carried to other parts of the world by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, the historical roots of this surname can be traced back to the medieval period in the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamprea

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

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

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