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

Laredo, 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 Laredo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laredo in America

Laredo is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laredo surname appeared 975 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 Laredo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laredo 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 Laredo

The surname Laredo has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the town of Laredo, located in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria. The town's name itself is thought to be of Latin origin, possibly stemming from the word "laris," meaning "hearth" or "home."

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Laredo can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan de Laredo was mentioned in connection with an investigation in the late 1400s. Additionally, documents from the 16th century suggest that a family bearing the Laredo name resided in the town of Laredo itself.

In the 17th century, records indicate that a Diego de Laredo was a prominent merchant and ship owner based in the port city of Seville, playing a significant role in the Spanish trade with the Americas. Around the same time, a Maria de Laredo was noted as a distinguished poet and playwright in Madrid.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Laredo surname began to appear in various colonies and territories. Notably, in the early 19th century, a Juan Manuel de Laredo was a prominent landowner and rancher in what is now the city of Laredo, Texas, which was named after him.

Other notable individuals with the Laredo surname include:

1. José de Laredo y Arriaga (1670-1743), a Spanish military engineer and architect who designed several fortifications and buildings in the Americas.

2. Beatriz de Laredo (1510-1580), a Spanish nun and mystic known for her writings on spiritual matters.

3. Francisco de Laredo (1785-1852), a Mexican politician and military officer who played a role in the Mexican War of Independence.

4. Andrés de Laredo (1590-1660), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and contributions to the Baroque style in Spain.

5. Isabel de Laredo (1620-1690), a Spanish writer and playwright whose works explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms.

While the Laredo surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Spanish influence and history, such as Latin America and the southwestern United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laredo

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

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

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