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

Lavado, 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 Lavado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavado in America

Lavado is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavado surname appeared 304 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 Lavado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavado 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 Lavado

The surname Lavado is of Spanish origin, derived from the verb "lavar," which means "to wash" or "to clean." It is believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century in Spain, potentially referring to an occupation or trade related to washing or cleaning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lavado surname can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, dating back to the 16th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura during this period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent Lavado family residing in the town of Jerez de la Frontera, located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Some notable individuals from this family include Juan Lavado, a renowned merchant and landowner who lived between 1620 and 1698.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Lavado surname spread across the Americas through the process of colonization and migration. One notable figure was Pedro Lavado, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century, serving under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro.

In the 18th century, the Lavado name gained prominence in Mexico, particularly in the central regions. One notable individual was María Lavado, a respected philanthropist and benefactor who lived from 1735 to 1812 and was known for her charitable works in the city of Puebla.

The 19th century saw the Lavado surname spread further across Latin America, with families bearing this name settling in countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. One notable figure from this period was Carlos Lavado, a Colombian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to Spain from 1875 to 1880.

Throughout its history, the Lavado surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting its origins related to washing and cleaning. While not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it continues to be found in Spanish-speaking regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavado

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

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

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