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

Lariosa, 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 Lariosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lariosa in America

Lariosa is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lariosa surname appeared 254 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 Lariosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lariosa 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 Lariosa

The surname Lariosa is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. It is a name with Spanish influence, likely stemmed from the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the 16th to 19th centuries.

One possible origin of the name is that it may have derived from the Spanish word "lario," which means "lake," and the suffix "-osa," indicating abundance or plentifulness. This could suggest that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a lake or a place with an abundance of lakes.

Another theory suggests that the name Lariosa could have been a variation or adaptation of a Spanish surname, possibly influenced by the local Philippine languages and dialects. It is not uncommon for surnames to undergo changes in spelling and pronunciation when introduced to different cultures and regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Lariosa can be traced back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries in various Philippine historical documents and records, such as baptismal records, marriage registries, and census records from that period.

One notable individual with the surname Lariosa was Juan Lariosa, a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1949 to 1955. He was born in 1888 and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the mid-20th century.

Another prominent figure was Gregorio Lariosa, a Filipino writer, and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his contributions to the Philippine literary scene and his works that explored themes of nationalism and cultural identity.

In the field of education, Concepcion Lariosa was a respected educator and administrator in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and promoting educational reforms in the Philippines.

The name Lariosa can also be found in historical records and accounts related to the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Some individuals bearing this surname were involved in the revolutionary movement, although specific details are scarce.

Additionally, there are references to individuals named Lariosa in various local histories, regional chronicles, and genealogical records from different parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region, showcasing the widespread presence of this surname across the archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lariosa

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

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

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