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

Lastres, 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 Lastres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lastres in America

Lastres is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lastres surname appeared 156 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 Lastres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lastres 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 Lastres

The surname Lastres has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, referring to an area or town in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias or Cantabria. The name is likely derived from the Latin word "latro," meaning a robber or bandit, which suggests that the town or area may have been associated with criminal activities or lawlessness during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lastres can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval document compiled in the 14th century, which listed the rights and privileges of various landowners and noble families in Castile. The document mentions several individuals with the surname Lastres, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Libro de Becerro de la Merindad de Campoo, which documents the names of landowners and their properties in the region of Campoo. One notable individual from this period was Pedro de Lastres, a nobleman and landowner who was granted several estates in the area in the late 1400s.

The 16th century saw the rise of several prominent figures bearing the Lastres surname, including Juan de Lastres, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in various expeditions to the Americas in the early 1500s. Another notable individual from this period was Alonso de Lastres, a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Lastres appeared in the works of various Spanish writers and poets, such as Lope de Vega and Francisco de Quevedo, indicating that the surname had gained recognition and prominence in literary circles. One notable individual from this period was Miguel de Lastres, a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Spain.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several military figures with the Lastres surname, such as José de Lastres, a Spanish naval officer who participated in various battles during the Napoleonic Wars. Another notable individual from this period was Ignacio de Lastres, a Spanish diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador to various European courts.

In the 19th century, the Lastres surname continued to be associated with prominent figures, including Pedro de Lastres, a Spanish politician and writer who played a significant role in the political and intellectual movements of his time. Another notable individual from this period was María de Lastres, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and advocated for equal access to education for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lastres

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

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

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