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

Lapish, 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 Lapish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapish in America

Lapish is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapish surname appeared 189 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 Lapish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapish 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 Lapish

The surname LAPISH finds its origins in the Latvian language, tracing back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Latvian word "lāpīt," which means "to patch" or "to mend." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked as tailors, cobblers, or in other professions involving the repair of clothing or materials.

The earliest known record of the LAPISH surname dates back to 1327, appearing in a manuscript from the Latvian city of Riga. This document mentions a certain "Jānis Lāpišs," who is described as a skilled tailor working in the city's guilds.

In the late 15th century, the name is found in the records of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, a historical territory in present-day Latvia and Lithuania. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Mārtiņš Lāpišs (c. 1470-1542), a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility.

As the LAPISH name spread across the Baltic region, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Lāpišs, Lapisch, and Lapiszh. These variations often reflected local dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which at the time included parts of modern-day Latvia. One notable figure from this period was Krzysztof Lapiszh (1612-1678), a merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between Poland and the Baltic ports.

Moving into the 19th century, the LAPISH surname gained recognition through the works of Jānis Lāpišs (1821-1890), a renowned Latvian poet and writer. His literary contributions played a significant role in the development of the Latvian language and national identity.

Another notable individual bearing the LAPISH name was Elizabete Lāpiša (1876-1952), a pioneering Latvian educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and empowerment for women in Latvia.

Throughout its history, the LAPISH surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, landowners, merchants, writers, and activists. While its origins can be traced back to Latvia, the name has spread across different regions and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapish

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

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

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