2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Laquaglia
An Italian surname derived from the words "la" meaning "the" and "quaglia" meaning "quail".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Laquaglia. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laquaglia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Laquaglia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laquaglia
The surname Laquaglia has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the word "quaglia," which means "quail" in Italian. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a particular affinity or connection with these birds, perhaps as a hunter or breeder.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laquaglia can be found in a document from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, dated 1587. It mentions a certain Pietro Laquaglia, who was a landowner in the small town of Savigliano. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or the reasons behind his surname.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Campania in the south. A notable figure from this time was Gioacchino Laquaglia, born in 1624 in the town of Aversa. He was a renowned architect and engineer, best known for his work on the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.
As the centuries passed, the Laquaglia name continued to be found throughout Italy, though it remained relatively uncommon. In the late 19th century, a man named Giuseppe Laquaglia (1855-1932) made a name for himself as a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Naples.
Another notable bearer of the Laquaglia surname was Vincenzo Laquaglia (1892-1976), an Italian-American artist and sculptor. Born in the town of Monteleone di Puglia, he immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and eventually settled in New York City, where he gained recognition for his works of public art.
The name Laquaglia has also been found in various spellings over the centuries, such as Laquaglie, Laquaglio, and Lacquaglia. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or phonetic adaptations.
While not an especially common name, Laquaglia has left its mark on history, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in fields ranging from architecture and law to art and sculpture. Despite its relatively obscure origins, the surname carries with it a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to the quail-hunters and landowners of Renaissance Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laquaglia
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Laquaglia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Laquaglia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino13.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laquaglia
Laquaglia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#119,508
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
+16 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,806 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-43 bearers (-29.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 35,247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #119,508 | 145 | 0.05 | +16 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,806 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -43 bearers (-29.7%) | Down 35,247 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Laquaglia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,508 | #154,755 | -29.5% |
| Count | 145 | 102 | -29.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -31.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laquaglia bearers went from 145 to 102 (-29.7% change). The surname moved down 35,247 positions in the national ranking, going from #119,508 to #154,755.
FAQ
Laquaglia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laquaglia?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Laquaglia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Laquaglia?
Laquaglia ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Laquaglia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Laquaglia.
Has Laquaglia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laquaglia went from 145 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 43 (-29.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #119,508 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Laquaglia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Laquaglia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laquaglia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Hispanic (13.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Laquaglia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Laquaglia mean?
An Italian surname derived from the words "la" meaning "the" and "quaglia" meaning "quail". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Laquaglia (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Laquaglia?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Laquaglia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.