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

LaPaglia, 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 LaPaglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaPaglia in America

LaPaglia is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaPaglia surname appeared 827 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 LaPaglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaPaglia 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 LaPaglia

The surname LAPAGLIA originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lapis," meaning "stone" or "rock," suggesting a connection to a place or occupation involving stone or quarrying.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAPAGLIA can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Gaeta, located in the province of Latina, Lazio. A document from 1276 mentions a certain "Giovanni Lapaglia," who was a stonemason involved in the construction of the town's cathedral.

In the 14th century, the name LAPAGLIA appeared in several historical records from the city of Naples, where it was associated with a prominent family of stonemasons and architects. One notable figure was Giacomo LAPAGLIA (1320-1392), who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

During the Renaissance period, the LAPAGLIA name gained further recognition through the works of Girolamo LAPAGLIA (1473-1532), a renowned sculptor and architect from Gaeta. He was commissioned by Pope Leo X to create several sculptures for the Vatican and was also involved in the design of St. Peter's Basilica.

Another significant figure with the LAPAGLIA surname was Antonio LAPAGLIA (1624-1701), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the LAPAGLIA family expanded their influence beyond the arts and architecture. Francesco LAPAGLIA (1738-1812) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples, serving as the chief magistrate of the city for several years.

Throughout history, the LAPAGLIA name has been associated with various places and has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Lapagla, Lapaglie, and Lapaglio. However, the core meaning and connection to stone or quarrying has remained consistent across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaPaglia

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

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

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