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

Lara López, 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 Lara López surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lara López in America

Lara López is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lara López surname appeared 152 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 Lara López.

The history of the last name Lara López

The surname LARALOPEZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is a compound name, formed by the combination of two distinct surnames: Lara and Lopez.

The first part, Lara, can be traced back to the medieval Kingdom of Castile in Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "larus," meaning a type of seagull or gull. The name may have been initially given to someone who lived near the sea or had some connection to maritime activities.

The second part, Lopez, is a patronymic surname that originated in Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the given name "Lope," which is a Spanish variant of the name "Lupus," meaning wolf in Latin. The suffix "-ez" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of."

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the name Lara dates back to the 10th century, when it was used by members of the nobility in the Kingdom of León and the County of Castile. One notable figure was Pedro Fernández de Lara, a powerful nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was a prominent figure during the reign of Alfonso VII of León and Castile.

The surname Lopez has even older roots, with mentions in records from the 9th century in the Kingdom of Asturias and the County of Portugal. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Pelayo López, a count who lived in the 9th century and played a significant role in the Reconquista against the Moors.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname LARALOPEZ or its variations:

1. Francisco Lara López (1825-1901), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from Spanish life.
2. Rodrigo Lara López (1940-1984), a Colombian politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Justice and was assassinated by drug cartels.
3. Raúl Lara López (1905-1980), a Mexican writer and poet, renowned for his contributions to the Avant-garde movement in Latin American literature.
4. María Lara López (1857-1928), a Spanish philanthropist and educator who founded several schools and orphanages in the city of Seville.
5. Pedro Lara López (1923-2008), a Venezuelan baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1950s and was elected to the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame.

While the surname LARALOPEZ is not as common as its individual components, it has a rich history rooted in the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the blending of two distinct family lines with varying origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lara López

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

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

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