2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lavastida
An Italian surname derived from the Spanish phrase la vasta ida, meaning "the vast journey."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Lavastida. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lavastida surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Lavastida in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavastida, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lavastida
The surname LAVASTIDA has its origins in Spain, first appearing in records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "la vasta ida," which translates to "the vast journey" or "the great departure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who embarked on a significant journey or migration.
During the early years of the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the surname LAVASTIDA were among the explorers and settlers who ventured to the New World. One notable figure was Juan LAVASTIDA, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s. His bravery and contributions were documented in various historical accounts.
In the 16th century, the name LAVASTIDA appeared in the town records of Seville, Spain, where several families with this surname resided. One prominent member was Alonso LAVASTIDA, a wealthy merchant who owned multiple trading ships and was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Spanish colonies in the West Indies.
The LAVASTIDA name also has connections to Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Barcelona, where they owned vineyards and were involved in the wine trade. One of the most renowned members of this lineage was Javier LAVASTIDA, a celebrated poet and playwright born in 1678, whose works were highly regarded during the Spanish Golden Age.
As the centuries passed, the LAVASTIDA surname spread to various parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish territories overseas. In the late 18th century, Manuel LAVASTIDA (1752-1825) was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars, distinguishing himself in several battles against the French forces.
Another notable figure was María LAVASTIDA (1820-1892), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Madrid. She was widely recognized for her efforts in promoting equal educational opportunities for women in Spain.
Over time, the LAVASTIDA surname has been encountered in various parts of the world, carried by descendants of Spanish immigrants and explorers who settled in different regions. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation in some cases, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lavastida
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavastida, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lavastida bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lavastida surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.4% · 97
- White5.7% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lavastida
Lavastida appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,457 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 1,457 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lavastida surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #152,989 | -1.0% |
| Count | 108 | 105 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lavastida bearers went from 108 to 105 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 1,457 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,989.
FAQ
Lavastida surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lavastida?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Lavastida. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Lavastida?
Lavastida ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Lavastida. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lavastida.
Has Lavastida become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lavastida went from 108 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Lavastida?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavastida, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lavastida in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lavastida appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.4%), White (5.7%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lavastida (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lavastida mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Spanish phrase la vasta ida, meaning "the vast journey." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lavastida (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lavastida?
See how common the surname Lavastida is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.