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

Lapine, 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 Lapine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapine in America

Lapine is the 22281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapine surname appeared 1,157 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 Lapine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapine 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 Lapine

The surname Lapine is of French origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "lapin," which means rabbit. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of France.

In the early days, the name Lapine was likely used as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who raised or hunted rabbits. It may have also been given to individuals who lived in areas known for an abundance of rabbits. Over time, these nicknames and occupational names became hereditary surnames passed down from generation to generation.

The name Lapine can be found in various historical records and documents from medieval France. For instance, it appears in the tax rolls of the city of Rouen in the year 1292, where a certain Jehan Lapine is listed as a resident. Another early mention of the name is in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dating back to the 13th century.

One notable figure with the surname Lapine was Jacques Lapine, a French scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century (born around 1420, died circa 1490). He was known for his works on natural philosophy and ethics. Another individual of historical significance was Marie Lapine (born 1635, died 1705), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the village of Béziers in southern France.

In the 16th century, the surname Lapine can be found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. There are records of a family named Lapine who owned a vineyard in the town of Beaune in Burgundy during this period.

As the name spread across France, various spelling variations emerged, such as Lapin, Lapine, Lapinne, and Lapineau. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the influences of local languages.

Other notable individuals with the surname Lapine include:

1. Étienne Lapine (born 1750, died 1823), a French Revolutionary soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Jeanne Lapine (born 1805, died 1892), a French painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
3. Louis Lapine (born 1867, died 1944), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
4. Henri Lapine (born 1912, died 1987), a French historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Normandy.
5. Isabelle Lapine (born 1942), a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the 1960s and 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapine

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

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

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