2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Laquatra
A surname of Italian origin meaning "the four" or "the quartet."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 165 Americans carry the last name Laquatra. That puts it at #125,089 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,077,299 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laquatra 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
165
1 in 2,077,299
Census rank
#125,089
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
144
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 144 bearers of the surname Laquatra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125089th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laquatra
The surname LAQUATRA is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Puglia, located in the southern part of the country. It is believed that the name originated from the Latin word "quattuor," meaning "four," possibly referring to a family or settlement with four distinct households or divisions.
In the early 15th century, records from the town of Bari in Puglia mention individuals with the surname LAQUATRA, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the area by that time. One of the earliest known references is found in a manuscript dated 1412, which lists a certain Giovanni LAQUATRA as a landowner in the village of Andria, near Bari.
The name LAQUATRA appears to have spread gradually northward, with records indicating its presence in the city of Naples by the late 16th century. In 1587, a document from the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples) mentions a Francesco LAQUATRA, who was a merchant involved in the local textile trade.
As the LAQUATRA family continued to expand and establish themselves in various parts of Italy, some notable individuals emerged over the centuries. One such figure was Girolamo LAQUATRA (1603-1681), a renowned artist and sculptor from the city of Lecce, known for his intricate works in the Baroque style adorning many churches in the region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Pietro LAQUATRA (1738-1811), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the courts of the Kingdom of Naples during the late 18th century. His legal expertise and fair judgments earned him a reputation that extended beyond the borders of the kingdom.
In the 19th century, the name LAQUATRA gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio LAQUATRA (1853-1932), a celebrated composer and conductor from Naples. His compositions, which included operas and symphonic works, were widely performed throughout Italy and beyond during his lifetime.
Another significant figure was Maria LAQUATRA (1892-1968), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Bari, she dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for girls and played a pivotal role in the establishment of several schools in southern Italy.
While the surname LAQUATRA has its roots firmly planted in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Puglia and Campania, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by families seeking new opportunities or through migration over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laquatra
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Laquatra 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 Laquatra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 144
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laquatra
Laquatra 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
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+17 bearers (+12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,555 places
2020
#125,089
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
-12 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 12,521 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+12.2%) | Up 3,555 places |
| 2020 | #125,089 | 144 | 0.05 | -12 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 12,521 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 Laquatra 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 | #112,568 | #125,089 | -11.1% |
| Count | 156 | 144 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laquatra bearers went from 156 to 144 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 12,521 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #125,089.
FAQ
Laquatra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laquatra?
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the surname Laquatra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,077,299 residents.
How common is Laquatra?
Laquatra ranks #125,089 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 144 people with the surname Laquatra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (165), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Laquatra.
Has Laquatra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laquatra went from 156 recorded bearers to 144. That is a decrease of 12 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #112,568 to #125,089.
What does the Census say about the background of Laquatra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laquatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Laquatra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (144 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laquatra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Laquatra (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 Laquatra mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "the four" or "the quartet." 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 Laquatra (0.05 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 many people have the last name Laquatra?
See how many people are called Laquatra on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.