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

Laraque, 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 Laraque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laraque in America

Laraque is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laraque surname appeared 202 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 Laraque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laraque 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 Laraque

The surname Laraque has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French words "l'araque" or "l'araque," which referred to a type of barrel or cask used for storing and transporting goods. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the wine or spirits trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laraque can be found in the records of the town of Marseille, located in the Provence region of southern France. In 1587, a document mentions a certain Jacques Laraque, a merchant involved in the shipping trade between Marseille and the Mediterranean ports.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, including Laracque, Larraque, and Larracque. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.

During the 17th century, the name Laraque appeared in several notable documents and records. In 1612, a Pierre Laraque was listed as a wine merchant in the city of Bordeaux, a major center of the French wine industry. Additionally, the name is mentioned in the parish records of the village of Laroque-des-Albères in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and the place name.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Laraque surname was François Laraque, a French naval officer and explorer who lived from 1701 to 1771. He served in the French East India Company and is credited with mapping and charting several islands in the Indian Ocean.

Another prominent individual with the Laraque surname was Jean-Baptiste Laraque, a French playwright and poet who lived from 1745 to 1819. His works, which included plays and satirical verse, were widely performed and published during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 19th century, the Laraque family played a significant role in the wine trade in the Bordeaux region. Pierre-Auguste Laraque (1812-1887) and his son, Henri Laraque (1848-1917), were both successful négociants, or wine merchants, who helped establish the reputation of Bordeaux wines around the world.

The name Laraque has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and academia. André Laraque (1876-1942) was a French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Jacques Laraque (1919-1998) was a respected linguist and professor at the University of Paris.

Throughout its history, the surname Laraque has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in regions associated with the wine industry and maritime trade. While its origins may be humble, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including exploration, literature, commerce, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laraque

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

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

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