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

Laret, 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 Laret surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laret in America

Laret is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laret surname appeared 103 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 Laret.

The history of the last name Laret

The surname Laret originated in France, likely arising during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French term "laré," which referred to someone with a broad or flat nose. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from a place name or topographic feature, as many surnames did during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Laret name can be found in the Armorial Général, a collection of French heraldic records compiled in the late 17th century. This suggests the surname was well-established by that time and possibly even earlier.

A notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jean-Henri Laret, a French painter born in 1670. He was known for his portraiture and religious works, with several of his paintings still displayed in churches across France.

Another individual of note was Jacques Laret, a French philosopher and writer from the 18th century. Born in 1732, he authored several influential works on ethics and morality, including "Essai sur la morale universelle" (1764).

In the 19th century, the Laret surname appeared in various records and documents from different regions of France. For example, Charles-Edouard Laret (1817-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Normandy, serving as a member of the National Assembly.

Moving into the 20th century, Marcel Laret (1901-1976) was a French writer and journalist who covered several major events, including World War II. He published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, contributing to the literary landscape of his time.

While the Laret surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the French language and the historical records of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laret

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

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

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