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

Lancia, 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 Lancia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lancia in America

Lancia is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lancia surname appeared 565 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 Lancia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lancia 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 Lancia

The surname Lancia originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lancea," meaning "lance" or "spear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was skilled in using a lance or spear, possibly a soldier or a knight.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Lancia can be traced back to the 11th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Lombardy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Uberto Lancia, a nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 12th century and played a significant role in the Italian Wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States.

During the 13th century, the Lancia family became prominent in Sicily, where they held significant power and influence. One notable member was Bianca Lancia, who was the mistress of Emperor Frederick II and the mother of Manfred, King of Sicily. Manfred Lancia, born in 1232, went on to become a prominent figure in his own right, ruling as King of Sicily from 1258 until his death in 1266 during the Battle of Benevento.

In the 14th century, the Lancia family continued to be influential in various parts of Italy. One prominent figure was Giovanni Lancia, a nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the wars between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in northern Italy during the early part of the century.

Over the centuries, the surname Lancia has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Vincenzo Lancia (1881-1937), an Italian automotive pioneer and founder of the Lancia automobile company.
2. Gianni Lancia (1924-2014), an Italian racecar driver and entrepreneur.
3. Luca Lancia (born 1968), an Italian racing driver and team manager.
4. Fulvio Lancia (born 1957), an Italian politician and member of the Italian Senate.
5. Emilio Lancia (1890-1963), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.

The surname Lancia has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the town of Lancia in the province of Avellino, Campania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lancia

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

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

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