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

Laspisa, 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 Laspisa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laspisa in America

Laspisa is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laspisa surname appeared 315 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 Laspisa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laspisa 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 Laspisa

The surname LASPISA originates from Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, specifically in the town of Lamezia Terme. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "pisello," which means "pea," suggesting that the family may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of peas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LASPISA surname can be found in the 1567 census records of Lamezia Terme. During this time, the name was spelled as "La Spisa," which was a common variant in the region. Additionally, there are references to the name in the church records of the nearby town of Curinga, dating back to the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the LASPISA family expanded their presence to other parts of Calabria, as well as to the neighboring regions of Basilicata and Puglia. Notable individuals from this period include Domenico LASPISA (1622-1694), a renowned painter and fresco artist whose works can be found in several churches throughout southern Italy.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent LASPISA family in the town of Nicastro (now Lamezia Terme). Antonio LASPISA (1728-1806) was a respected lawyer and magistrate who served as the mayor of Nicastro from 1776 to 1786. His son, Giuseppe LASPISA (1760-1835), followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent jurist and legal scholar.

In the 19th century, the LASPISA name gained recognition beyond the borders of Italy. Vincenzo LASPISA (1810-1887), a talented opera singer, performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Opéra National de Paris. Another notable figure from this era was Maria LASPISA (1832-1898), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Calabria.

As the 20th century approached, the LASPISA family continued to make their mark in various fields. Francesco LASPISA (1870-1941) was a renowned archaeologist who led several excavations in Calabria, uncovering important artifacts and ruins from the ancient Greek and Roman periods. Lastly, Giuseppe LASPISA (1905-1987) was a respected politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1948 to 1972, representing the Christian Democratic Party.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laspisa

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

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

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