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

Lauricella, 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 Lauricella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lauricella in America

Lauricella is the 22749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lauricella surname appeared 1,126 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 Lauricella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lauricella 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 Lauricella

The surname Lauricella is of Italian origin, specifically from Sicily. It is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel or bay tree, which was a symbol of victory, honor, and distinction in ancient Roman times. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Sicily.

The name Lauricella is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who lived near a laurel tree or worked with laurel branches, possibly as a wreath maker or seller. It may have also been given to individuals who had some connection with the laurel plant, such as those who cultivated or traded in laurel products.

In the 16th century, the name Lauricella appears in various historical records and documents from Sicily, including parish registers and cadastral maps. One notable example is the record of a Lauricella family residing in the town of Noto in the late 1500s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Lauricella surname became more widespread across Sicily and other parts of southern Italy. Several individuals with this name achieved prominence in various fields, such as Vincenzo Lauricella (1770-1843), a Sicilian priest and scholar known for his contributions to the study of ancient Sicilian inscriptions.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Lauricella (1867-1913), an Italian mathematician born in Palermo, Sicily. He made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and is remembered for the Lauricella functions, a class of special functions named after him.

In the 19th century, the Lauricella surname also appeared in literary works and historical accounts. For instance, Giuseppe Lauricella (1835-1913), a Sicilian writer and journalist, wrote extensively about the history and culture of his native island.

As the 20th century approached, the Lauricella name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. One example is Francesco Lauricella (1892-1973), an Italian painter and sculptor born in Palermo, whose works were inspired by the landscapes and traditions of Sicily.

Throughout its history, the surname Lauricella has been spelled in various ways, including Lauricella, Lauricelli, Lauricello, and Lauricella, reflecting regional dialects and variations in record-keeping practices. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain rooted in the ancient symbolism of the laurel tree.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lauricella

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

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

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