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

Lapuz, 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 Lapuz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapuz in America

Lapuz is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapuz surname appeared 332 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 Lapuz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapuz 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 Lapuz

The surname LAPUZ has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "lapus," meaning "to flee" or "to escape," potentially indicating that the name's earliest bearers were individuals who had fled from conflict or persecution.

The name first appeared in historical records during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, particularly in the areas of Cebu and Leyte. It is mentioned in some of the earliest written accounts of the archipelago by Spanish chroniclers and missionaries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from the late 1600s, which details the life of a prominent Filipino landowner named Juan LAPUZ, who played a significant role in the establishment of a Catholic mission in the town of Talisay, Cebu.

Over the centuries, the name has been subject to various spelling variations, including "Lapus," "Lapoz," and "Lapuez," reflecting the phonetic adaptations and regional nuances in pronunciation.

Notable individuals bearing the surname LAPUZ include:

1. Gregorio LAPUZ (1812-1887), a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor renowned for his religious artworks adorning numerous churches across the Philippines.

2. Josefa LAPUZ (1845-1922), a celebrated Visayan poet and playwright whose works were instrumental in preserving the region's rich literary traditions.

3. Vicente LAPUZ (1898-1976), a distinguished Filipino author and educator who played a pivotal role in the development of the country's modern education system.

4. Teodoro LAPUZ (1914-1992), a prominent Filipino politician and diplomat who served as the Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations during the turbulent years of the Cold War.

5. Lourdes LAPUZ (1928-2008), an acclaimed Filipino botanist and environmentalist whose groundbreaking research on indigenous plant species contributed significantly to the preservation of the country's biodiversity.

While the name LAPUZ is primarily associated with the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapuz

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

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

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