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

Lastimosa, 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 Lastimosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lastimosa in America

Lastimosa is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lastimosa surname appeared 250 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 Lastimosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lastimosa 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 Lastimosa

The surname Lastimosa has its origins in Spain, likely emerging during the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "lastimoso," which means "pitiful" or "sorrowful." This suggests the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname, perhaps referring to someone who had experienced great sorrow or hardship in their life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lastimosa surname can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which houses documents related to the Spanish Empire's colonial activities in the Americas. These records date back to the late 16th century and mention individuals with the surname Lastimosa who were involved in various administrative and military roles in the Spanish colonies.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Lastimosa name appears to have spread throughout Spain and its territories, including the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony for over three centuries. One notable individual from this period was Francisco Lastimosa y Alfaro (1655-1721), a Spanish military officer who served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1717 to 1719.

The name Lastimosa also found its way to Latin America, where it was adopted by various families in regions colonized by Spain. One notable figure was José Lastimosa (1788-1864), a Venezuelan military leader and politician who fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence against Spanish rule.

In the 19th century, the Lastimosa surname can be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and its neighboring countries. One notable individual from this period was Antonia Lastimosa (1823-1892), a Spanish painter and artist who was known for her still-life and portrait works.

As the Lastimosa name continued to spread globally, it also appeared in other parts of the world, including the United States, where it was likely brought by Spanish and Latin American immigrants. One notable American with this surname was Manuel Lastimosa (1892-1957), a Filipino-American artist and illustrator who was known for his depictions of Filipino culture and traditions.

Overall, the surname Lastimosa has a rich history that spans multiple continents and centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and migratory patterns of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lastimosa

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

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

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