2000
#8,977
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,349
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.24
Rare Last name
Laureano
Derived from the Latin name Laureanus, meaning "crowned with laurel" or "victorious."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,497 Americans carry the last name Laureano. That puts it at #6,759 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 62,353 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laureano 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
5.5K
1 in 62,353
Census rank
#6,759
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,794 bearers of the surname Laureano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6759th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laureano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laureano
The surname Laureano originated in Italy during the medieval period, deriving from the Latin word "laurea," which means "laurel wreath." This name was often given to individuals who had achieved academic or literary success, as laurel wreaths were traditionally used to crown poets, scholars, and other intellectuals in ancient Rome.
The earliest known record of the surname Laureano can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Tuscany, where it was primarily concentrated in the cities of Florence and Siena. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Lauriano" or "Lauriato," reflecting the local dialects and variations.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Laureano was Guido Laureano, a renowned Florentine jurist and legal scholar who lived in the late 13th century. His writings and teachings on Roman law were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 15th century, the surname Laureano gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members of the family held prominent positions in the Venetian Republic. Notably, Andrea Laureano (1438-1509) was a distinguished diplomat and ambassador who represented Venice in various diplomatic missions across Europe.
Another notable figure was Antonio Laureano (1510-1582), a celebrated Italian poet and humanist who was born in Naples. His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely acclaimed during the Renaissance era.
The surname Laureano also found its way to Spain, where it was adopted by families of Italian descent. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name in Spain was Pedro Laureano (1565-1633), a Spanish military officer who served under King Philip III during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Laureano (1720-1789) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Apollinare and the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.
As the surname spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other regions, including France and Portugal, where variations such as "Lauréano" and "Loureano" emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laureano
Among Census respondents with the surname Laureano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Laureano 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 Laureano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.6% · 4,199
- White7.2% · 344
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 151
- Two or more races1.1% · 51
- Black or African American0.9% · 44
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laureano
Laureano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,088
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,724
+1,375 bearers (+41.1%)
Per 100,000 1.60
Rank movement Up 1,889 places
2020
#6,759
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,794
+70 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 1.60
Rank movement Up 329 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,977 | 3,349 | 1.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,088 | 4,724 | 1.60 | +1,375 bearers (+41.1%) | Up 1,889 places |
| 2020 | #6,759 | 4,794 | 1.60 | +70 bearers (+1.5%) | Up 329 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 Laureano 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 | #7,088 | #6,759 | 4.6% |
| Count | 4,724 | 4,794 | 1.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.60 | 1.60 | 0.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laureano bearers went from 4,724 to 4,794 (+1.5% change). The surname moved up 329 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,088 to #6,759.
FAQ
Laureano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laureano?
Name Census estimates that about 5,497 living Americans carry the surname Laureano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 62,353 residents.
How common is Laureano?
Laureano ranks #6,759 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,794 people with the surname Laureano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,497), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Laureano.
Has Laureano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laureano went from 4,724 recorded bearers to 4,794. That is an increase of 70 (+1.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #7,088 to #6,759.
What does the Census say about the background of Laureano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laureano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Laureano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (4,199 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laureano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.6%), White (7.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Laureano (2000, 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 Laureano mean?
Derived from the Latin name Laureanus, meaning "crowned with laurel" or "victorious." 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 Laureano (1.60 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 people are called Laureano?
You can see how many people have the last name Laureano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.