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

Lavea, 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 Lavea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavea in America

Lavea is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavea surname appeared 147 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 Lavea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavea 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 Lavea

The surname LAVEA has its origins in the country of Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lavare," which means "to wash" or "to cleanse." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked as launderers or carried out similar occupations involving water or cleaning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LAVEA can be found in a document dated 1387 from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Lavea was mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the Tuscan region of Italy during the late medieval period.

As the name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Laveya, Laveya, and Laveglia. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname LAVEA was Antonio Lavea, a renowned painter from the city of Siena. His works, which often depicted religious scenes, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Giulia Lavea, a writer and poet who lived in Venice during the 17th century. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, published in 1659, received widespread acclaim and contributed to the literary culture of the Venetian Republic.

During the 18th century, the LAVEA surname was also found in the southern region of Italy, particularly in the city of Naples. One notable figure from this era was Carlo Lavea, a skilled architect who was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Ferdinando.

In the 19th century, a member of the LAVEA family, Francesco Lavea, gained recognition as a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Milan. He founded several successful enterprises and contributed significantly to various charitable organizations, leaving a lasting legacy in the Milanese community.

As the centuries passed, the LAVEA surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from arts and literature to business and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavea

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

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

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