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

Lazzara, 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 Lazzara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lazzara in America

Lazzara is the 19559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lazzara surname appeared 1,380 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 Lazzara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lazzara 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 Lazzara

The surname Lazzara has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lazzaro," which means "beggar" or "leper." This name was likely given to families or individuals who were associated with leprosy or lived in areas with a high concentration of beggars or lepers.

The name first appeared in historical records in Sicily, particularly in the city of Palermo. It is thought to have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Italy and the world through migration and immigration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lazzara can be found in the Sicilian Rolls of 1283, which were administrative records of landowners and taxpayers in the region. In these rolls, there are several entries of individuals with the surname Lazzara, indicating that the name was already established in Sicily by the 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Lazzara gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Giovanni Lazzara, a Sicilian painter who lived from 1608 to 1689. He was known for his religious and mythological paintings, and his works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another historical figure was Antonino Lazzara, a Sicilian nobleman and landowner who lived from 1623 to 1701. He was a prominent figure in the city of Palermo and held various administrative positions within the local government.

In the 18th century, the name Lazzara spread beyond Italy as Sicilian immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world. One such individual was Vincenzo Lazzara, who emigrated to France in the late 1700s and became a successful merchant in Marseille.

As the centuries progressed, the Lazzara surname continued to be found in various parts of Italy, as well as in communities of Italian immigrants around the world. Notable figures included Francesco Lazzara, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived from 1837 to 1902, and Giuseppe Lazzara, an Italian-American painter and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Lazzara has maintained its strong connection to its Sicilian roots and the Italian culture, despite its spread to different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lazzara

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

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

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