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

Lasanta, 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 Lasanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lasanta in America

Lasanta is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lasanta surname appeared 440 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 Lasanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lasanta 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 Lasanta

The surname LASANTA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have roots in the Spanish region of Aragon, particularly in the province of Huesca. The name may have derived from the Spanish words "la santa," meaning "the saint," possibly referring to a place or landmark associated with a religious figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LASANTA surname dates back to the 14th century, where it appears in a cadastral document from the town of Barbastro, in the province of Huesca. This document mentions a landowner by the name of Pedro de LASANTA, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, the LASANTA surname is found in various historical records, including birth and marriage registers from the villages of Aínsa and Alquézar, both located in the Aragonese Pyrenees. These records suggest that the name was well-established in the area and may have had connections to local nobility or landowners.

One notable individual bearing the LASANTA surname was Fray Juan de LASANTA, a Franciscan friar who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to the construction of the Monastery of San Francisco in the city of Huesca, which still stands today as a testament to the architectural heritage of the region.

In the 17th century, the LASANTA surname appears in the baptismal records of the Parish of San Pedro el Viejo in Huesca, indicating the continued presence of the family in the area. One prominent figure from this period was Jerónimo de LASANTA y Aguilar, born in 1625, who served as a respected jurist and magistrate in the city of Huesca.

The 18th century saw the migration of some LASANTA families to other parts of Spain and Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Pedro José de LASANTA, born in 1743 in Huesca, who later became a prominent merchant and landowner in the Spanish colony of Cuba.

As the LASANTA surname spread beyond its ancestral home in Aragon, it was sometimes modified or adapted to local spellings and pronunciations. For example, in parts of Latin America, the name may have been written as "LASANTE" or "LASANTI."

Throughout its history, the LASANTA surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including religious figures, legal professionals, merchants, and landowners. While not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained a presence in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions, carrying on the legacy of its Aragonese roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lasanta

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

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

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