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

Lazarin, 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 Lazarin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lazarin in America

Lazarin is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lazarin surname appeared 378 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 Lazarin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lazarin 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 Lazarin

The surname Lazarin originated from the Italian region of Veneto, particularly in the areas around Venice and Padua. It can be traced back to the 13th century, deriving from the Italian personal name "Lazaro," which was itself derived from the Biblical name "Lazarus." The name Lazarus is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name "El'azar," meaning "God has helped."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lazarin can be found in the Venetian archives from the late 13th century, where a merchant named Pietro Lazarin is mentioned in a trade document from 1287. The name also appears in several records from the 14th and 15th centuries in the region, indicating its prevalence among the merchant and artisan classes of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Lazarin family gained prominence in Venice, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Andrea Lazarin (1445-1512), a renowned painter and architect who played a significant role in the Venetian Renaissance. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the city.

Another notable Lazarin was Francesco Lazarin (1570-1640), a Venetian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to several European courts. He is credited with negotiating important treaties and strengthening Venice's diplomatic relations during a turbulent period in European history.

In the 18th century, the Lazarin family expanded its influence beyond Venice, with members settling in other parts of Italy and even abroad. One such individual was Girolamo Lazarin (1725-1801), a successful merchant who established trade routes between Italy and the Ottoman Empire. He is believed to have played a crucial role in introducing Italian art and culture to the Ottoman court.

The surname Lazarin has also been associated with several place names in the Veneto region, such as the town of Lazaretto, which derived its name from the Italian word "lazzaretto," meaning a quarantine station or hospital for those suffering from infectious diseases. This connection suggests that the Lazarin family may have had ties to the medical or public health fields in the region.

Throughout history, the surname Lazarin has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, diplomats, merchants, and scholars. While not as extensively documented as some other Italian surnames, the Lazarin name holds a rich heritage and a connection to the vibrant cultural and economic history of the Venetian Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lazarin

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

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

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