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

Laureles, 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 Laureles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laureles in America

Laureles is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laureles surname appeared 294 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 Laureles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laureles 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 Laureles

The surname "LAURELES" has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "laurel," which refers to the laurel tree or its leaves. The laurel tree has held significant symbolism throughout history, representing victory, honor, and achievement.

This surname likely originated in regions where the laurel tree was abundant, such as the Mediterranean coast of Spain or the Balearic Islands. It may have been initially used as a descriptive name for individuals who lived near laurel groves or were associated with the cultivation or trade of laurel products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LAURELES" can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Benetrías), a 14th-century Castilian manuscript that documented land ownership and feudal rights in various regions of Spain. This document mentions individuals with the surname "LAURELES" as landowners or tenants in certain areas.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, as Spain underwent its period of exploration and colonization, the surname "LAURELES" began to spread to other parts of the world. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Pedro de LAURELES (c. 1480-1550), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
2. Catalina LAURELES (c. 1520-1590), a Spanish noblewoman known for her philanthropic work and patronage of the arts in Seville.
3. Diego LAURELES (c. 1570-1640), a Spanish navigator and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and helped map coastal regions of the Caribbean.
4. María LAURELES (c. 1610-1680), a renowned Spanish poet and writer during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
5. Juan LAURELES (c. 1670-1730), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the Americas during the colonial era.

The surname "LAURELES" has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain and its former colonies, such as Laureles de Granada (a neighborhood in Granada, Spain) and Laureles (a district in Medellín, Colombia).

Over time, the surname "LAURELES" has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain, Latin America, and other parts of the world where Spanish influence has been significant. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has evolved and spread, carrying with it a connection to the symbolic laurel tree and its representations of victory, honor, and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laureles

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

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

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