2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lasprilla
A Spanish surname derived from a location, possibly in Andalusia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Lasprilla. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lasprilla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Lasprilla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasprilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lasprilla
The surname Lasprilla has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "lasprilla," which referred to a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers came from a particular place called Lasprilla.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lasprilla can be found in the archives of the municipality of Becerril de Campos, located in the province of Palencia, Spain. These records, dating back to the late 1500s, mention several individuals with the surname Lasprilla, suggesting that the name may have originated in this region or its surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, the name Lasprilla appears in various historical documents from the Basque region of Spain, particularly in the province of Álava. This indicates that the name may have spread from its place of origin to other parts of the country during this time period.
One notable individual bearing the surname Lasprilla was Juan de Lasprilla, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. He served under the command of Hernán Cortés and is mentioned in several accounts of the Spanish conquest.
Another historical figure with the surname Lasprilla was María Lasprilla, a nun who lived in the 17th century and was known for her charitable work in the city of Seville. She founded a convent and dedicated her life to assisting the poor and underprivileged.
In the 18th century, the name Lasprilla appeared in various ecclesiastical records from the region of Murcia, Spain. This suggests that the name had spread to this area, and individuals with the surname may have been involved in religious institutions or held positions within the church.
The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Lasprilla in Latin American countries, particularly in Colombia. This was likely due to Spanish migration and colonization efforts in the region during the preceding centuries.
One such individual was Manuel Lasprilla, a Colombian politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Colombian War of Independence in the early 19th century. He fought alongside Simón Bolívar and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills.
Overall, the surname Lasprilla has a rich history that can be traced back to its Spanish origins, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark across different regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasprilla
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasprilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lasprilla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lasprilla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.7% · 101
- White2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lasprilla
Lasprilla appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-6 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 6,064 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lasprilla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #150,205 | -4.2% |
| Count | 115 | 109 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lasprilla bearers went from 115 to 109 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 6,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,205.
FAQ
Lasprilla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lasprilla?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Lasprilla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Lasprilla?
Lasprilla ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Lasprilla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lasprilla.
Has Lasprilla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lasprilla went from 115 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Lasprilla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lasprilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lasprilla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lasprilla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.7%), White (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lasprilla (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lasprilla mean?
A Spanish surname derived from a location, possibly in Andalusia. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lasprilla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Lasprilla?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.