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

Lauterio, 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 Lauterio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lauterio in America

Lauterio is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lauterio surname appeared 135 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 Lauterio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lauterio 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 Lauterio

The surname Lauterio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is likely derived from the Latin word "lauter," meaning "launderer" or "washer," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the washing and laundering trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lauterio can be found in the records of the city of Perugia, Umbria, where a certain Giovanni Lauterio is mentioned as a prominent citizen in the year 1287. This entry provides valuable insight into the presence and standing of the Lauterio family in the region during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents from the city of Florence, Tuscany. Notable examples include Piero Lauterio, a merchant and banker who lived between 1320 and 1392, and Lucrezia Lauterio, a noblewoman known for her philanthropic endeavors, who was born in 1375.

As the centuries progressed, the Lauterio name spread to other parts of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities such as Rome and Naples. One prominent figure was Matteo Lauterio, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1458 to 1528 and was responsible for the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Rome.

In the 16th century, the Lauterio name gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo Lauterio (1507-1573), a scholar and humanist who made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and literature. His works, including treatises on ethics and rhetoric, were widely studied and discussed throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Lauterio surname was Beatrice Lauterio (1618-1692), a renowned painter from Naples who gained acclaim for her exquisite portraits and religious works. Her paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across Italy, serving as a testament to her artistic talent and legacy.

While the Lauterio name originated in Italy, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by various branches of the family as they migrated and established new roots. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lauterio

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

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

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