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

Lauretta, 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 Lauretta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lauretta in America

Lauretta is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lauretta surname appeared 208 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 Lauretta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lauretta 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 Lauretta

The surname Lauretta has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel or bay tree, which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. The name was commonly used as a personal name in medieval Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lauretta can be found in the 13th-century municipal records of Florence, Italy. These records mention a family called "Lauretta" who were involved in the textile trade. During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence, and several notable individuals bore the surname Lauretta.

In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Giovanni Lauretta (c. 1320-1380) was a prominent figure in the city of Siena. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the construction of several churches and public buildings.

Another notable bearer of the surname Lauretta was the Italian writer and poet, Pietro Lauretta (1470-1542), who was born in the town of Montepulciano, Tuscany. His works, which included sonnets and pastoral poetry, were widely celebrated during the Renaissance era.

The surname Lauretta was also associated with the arts and music. In the 16th century, a family of musicians and composers from Naples bore this surname. The most renowned among them was Tommaso Lauretta (1555-1611), who was a renowned lutenist and composer at the court of the Spanish Viceroy in Naples.

In the 18th century, the surname Lauretta was found in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, where it was sometimes spelled as "Lauretti" or "Lauretis." One notable figure from this period was the architect and engineer, Carlo Lauretta (1720-1788), who was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in the city of Turin.

Throughout its history, the surname Lauretta has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, musicians, merchants, and professionals. Despite its Italian origins, the name has also spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, where it has been adapted and transformed over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lauretta

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

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

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