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

Lapo, 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 Lapo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapo in America

Lapo is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapo surname appeared 105 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 Lapo.

The history of the last name Lapo

The surname LAPO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 8th or 9th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "lappa," which means "burdock," a common plant found in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the year 1021, where a certain Lamberto di Lapo is mentioned as a landowner in the Tuscan town of San Gimignano. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the historic records of the city of Florence, where a family named Lapo was mentioned as being involved in the city's political and commercial affairs. One notable member of this family was Lapo di Guido Bardi, a wealthy banker and diplomat who lived from 1285 to 1349.

During the Renaissance period, the name Lapo gained further prominence with the birth of Lapo da Castiglionchio (1406-1438), a Florentine humanist and scholar who was known for his contributions to the field of classical literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Lapo was Lapo di Giovanni Nicolò (c. 1370-1456), a renowned architect and sculptor from Arezzo, who is credited with designing several churches and palaces in his hometown.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Medici family, the powerful rulers of Florence. A certain Lapo di Bartolomeo Buondelmonti was a trusted advisor to Cosimo I de' Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, and played a significant role in the political affairs of the time.

While the surname Lapo is primarily associated with the Tuscan region of Italy, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of the country and even beyond. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, when it emerged as a name closely tied to the culture and history of Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapo

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

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 Lapo 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.

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

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