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

Laureta, 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 Laureta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laureta in America

Laureta is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laureta surname appeared 289 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 Laureta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laureta 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 Laureta

The surname LAURETA originates from Italy, specifically the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "lauro," meaning "laurel," a plant often associated with honor, victory, and academic achievement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAURETA surname can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a merchant named Giovanni LAURETA is mentioned in a document dated 1487. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in Tuscany by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LAURETA surname was Giulio LAURETA, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Siena. He was active between 1520 and 1570 and is best known for his vibrant religious murals adorning churches throughout Tuscany.

During the 17th century, the LAURETA name appears in several historical records from the Papal States, indicating that the family had spread to other parts of Italy. One such mention is of a prominent jurist named Adriano LAURETA, who served as a legal advisor to the Vatican in Rome from 1632 to 1665.

In the 18th century, a famous Italian poet and playwright named Vincenzo LAURETA gained recognition for his satirical works and comedies. Born in Naples in 1718, he was a member of the Accademia dell'Arcadia, a prestigious literary society of the time.

Another notable figure with the LAURETA surname was Maria LAURETA, a 19th-century Italian educator and philanthropist. Born in Milan in 1825, she founded several schools and orphanages in her hometown, dedicated to providing education and support for underprivileged children.

While the LAURETA surname is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. For instance, there are records of individuals with the LAURETA surname in Spain and Portugal, possibly tracing their roots back to Italian immigrants or descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laureta

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

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

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