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

Lare, 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 Lare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lare in America

Lare is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lare surname appeared 746 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 Lare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lare 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 Lare

The surname LARE is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "larus," which means "gull" or "seagull," suggesting a possible connection to coastal areas or maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LARE surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Milan, dating back to the 13th century. In these documents, a certain Guglielmo LARE is mentioned as a merchant operating in the city's bustling trade center.

The name LARE also appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, including the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italian history. This suggests that the LARE family may have held some prominence or influence during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Andrea LARE was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua. His writings and teachings on logic and metaphysics were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the LARE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo LARE (1497-1563), a prominent Italian architect and engineer. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings in his native city of Brescia, including the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Another individual of historical significance was Lucrezia LARE (1575-1648), a renowned painter from the Venetian School of the Italian Renaissance. Her works, which often depicted religious themes and mythological subjects, can still be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, the LARE family produced a distinguished military figure, General Giuseppe LARE (1722-1802), who served in the armies of the Duchy of Milan and later fought alongside Napoleonic forces during the French Revolutionary Wars.

While the LARE surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the historical annals of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lare

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

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

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