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

Lastrape, 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 Lastrape surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lastrape in America

Lastrape is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lastrape surname appeared 109 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 Lastrape.

The history of the last name Lastrape

The surname Lastrape has its origins in France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French phrase "l'estrappe," which translates to "the stirrup." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with horses, possibly a stable hand or a knight's squire.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Lastrape can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Lestrapier," which is thought to be an early variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, the name was documented in the form of "Lastrape" in the records of the Abbey of St. Denis in Paris. This indicates that the name had become more widely established in France during this period.

One notable bearer of the Lastrape surname was Jacques Lastrape, a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV in the late 17th century. He was born in 1655 and played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against the Grand Alliance.

Another prominent figure with the Lastrape name was Marie-Anne Lastrape, a French novelist and playwright who lived from 1738 to 1824. She was known for her works that explored themes of love and morality, which were popular during the Enlightenment era.

In the 19th century, Louis Lastrape, a French architect and urban planner, made significant contributions to the design of several cities in France. He was born in 1802 and was responsible for designing the layout of several new neighborhoods in Paris, including the Île Saint-Louis.

The name Lastrape can also be traced back to the village of Lastrapes, located in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of southern France. This place name is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Another notable bearer of the Lastrape surname was Henri Lastrape, a French explorer and naturalist who lived from 1860 to 1932. He made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest and published several works on his findings.

Throughout its history, the surname Lastrape has been associated with various professions, from military service and literature to architecture and exploration, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lastrape

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

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 Lastrape 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.

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

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