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

Lapina, 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 Lapina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapina in America

Lapina is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapina surname appeared 186 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 Lapina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapina 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 Lapina

The surname Lapina has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lapina," which means "rabbit" or "hare," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or occupational name to someone associated with rabbits or the rabbit trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lapina can be found in the Florentine archives from the year 1289, where a certain Bartolomeo Lapina is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region of Tuscany by that time. It is also possible that the name had earlier roots in other parts of Italy, as surnames were often adopted and spread through migration and trade.

During the Renaissance period, the Lapina family is known to have been present in the city of Venice, where they were involved in various trades and professions. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Lapina, a merchant who lived in the late 15th century and was known for his extensive trading connections with the eastern Mediterranean region.

As the Lapina surname spread throughout Italy, it also took on various regional variations in spelling, such as Lapini, Lapino, and Lapine. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and traditions of surname formation.

In the 17th century, the Lapina name appears in records from the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. One notable individual from this period was Giacomo Lapina, a renowned artist and sculptor who was born in 1621 and whose works adorned several churches and palaces in Rome.

Another prominent figure with the Lapina surname was Antonio Lapina, a military officer who served in the Venetian army during the 18th century. He was born in 1703 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in various campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

As the centuries progressed, the Lapina surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including arts, literature, and academia. However, it is important to note that historical records from earlier periods may be incomplete or lacking in detail, and there could be other notable individuals with this surname who have not been well-documented or preserved in existing records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapina

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

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

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