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

Lapuente, 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 Lapuente surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapuente in America

Lapuente is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapuente surname appeared 104 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 Lapuente.

The history of the last name Lapuente

The surname Lapuente is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "la puente," meaning "the bridge," suggesting that the name's bearers may have lived near a significant bridge or were involved in bridge construction or maintenance.

The earliest recorded instances of the Lapuente surname can be found in medieval documents from the regions of Aragon and Catalonia, where it was often spelled as "La Puente" or "Lapuent." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Lapuente name was Ramón de Lapuente (c. 1270-1330), a Catalan knight and military commander who fought in the Aragonese Crusade against the Kingdom of Valencia. His exploits are chronicled in several contemporaneous manuscripts, including the "Crónica de Pedro el Ceremonioso."

Another prominent individual was Juan de Lapuente (1563-1624), a Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian renowned for his works on moral philosophy and casuistry. He served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and was widely respected for his erudition.

In the 18th century, José de Lapuente (1707-1789) was a Spanish diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to the Holy See and played a significant role in the negotiations between Spain and the Vatican during the reign of King Charles III.

The Lapuente surname also gained prominence in the arts, with José María Lapuente y Samper (1827-1888), a renowned Spanish painter and illustrator known for his vibrant depictions of historical scenes and landscapes.

Another notable figure was Miguel de Lapuente (1865-1937), a Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones (now the City Hall) and the Círculo de Bellas Artes.

While the Lapuente surname originated in Spain, over the centuries it has spread to other Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, where it has gained further recognition and prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapuente

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

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

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