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

Lausell, 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 Lausell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lausell in America

Lausell is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lausell surname appeared 193 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 Lausell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lausell 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 Lausell

The surname Lausell is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "laus," meaning "praise" or "glory," and was likely initially used as a descriptive name for someone who was praised or renowned.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lausell can be found in the Libro de las Estampas, a 14th-century manuscript from the Kingdom of Aragon. This document contains records of land grants and privileges bestowed upon various noble families, including the Lausell lineage.

In the 15th century, the name Lausell appeared in the Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, an archive containing historical documents from the Crown of Aragon. These records mention individuals with the surname Lausell holding positions of importance within the royal court and administration.

During the 16th century, the Lausell family expanded their influence and landholdings in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. Prominent figures from this era include Jaume Lausell (1502-1567), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, and Isabel Lausell (1524-1596), a renowned scholar and poet.

In the 17th century, the name Lausell gained recognition in the field of diplomacy with the accomplishments of Miquel Lausell (1612-1678), a distinguished ambassador who represented Spanish interests in various European courts.

The 18th century saw the rise of the Lausell family in the military, with Juan Lausell (1735-1812) achieving the rank of General in the Spanish Army and playing a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its history, the surname Lausell has been associated with various place names and locations within Spain. Some examples include the town of Lausell in the province of Tarragona, and the Lausell Valley in the Pyrenees mountains.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Lausell include Margarita Lausell (1845-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, and Joaquín Lausell (1890-1968), a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Barcelona.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lausell

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

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

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