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

Lavina, 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 Lavina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavina in America

Lavina is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavina surname appeared 198 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 Lavina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavina 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 Lavina

The surname LAVINA has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "lavina," which translates to "avalanche" or "landslide." This could suggest that the name was initially used to describe a person who lived near a mountainous area prone to avalanches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVINA surname can be found in the Spanish archives from the city of Seville, where a certain Juan LAVINA was mentioned in a property deed dated 1492. This document suggests that the LAVINA family had already established roots in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the LAVINA name appeared in various historical records from the Spanish regions of Aragon and Catalonia. Notably, a Pedro LAVINA was listed as a prominent landowner in the town of Zaragoza in 1537.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the globe, the LAVINA name began to spread to other parts of the world. In the late 17th century, a branch of the LAVINA family settled in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru.

One notable figure with the LAVINA surname was Francisca LAVINA (1675-1743), a Spanish noblewoman who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the education of underprivileged children in Madrid.

During the 19th century, the LAVINA name gained prominence in the realm of literature. Miguel LAVINA (1812-1879), a Spanish poet and playwright, gained critical acclaim for his works which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Another individual of note was Joaquín LAVINA (1872-1935), a Spanish explorer and geographer who led several expeditions to the Andes Mountains and published numerous books documenting his findings.

In more recent times, the LAVINA surname has been associated with the world of sports. Carlos LAVINA (1940-2018), a Spanish tennis player, represented his country in several Davis Cup tournaments and was a top-ranked player in the 1960s.

While the LAVINA surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants carrying on the legacy and contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavina

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

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

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