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

Lero, 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 Lero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lero in America

Lero is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lero surname appeared 317 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 Lero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lero 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 Lero

The surname LERO is believed to have originated from the southern region of Italy, specifically in the area around Naples and the Campania region. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "laerus," which means "left" or "on the left side." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive surname to someone who was left-handed or lived on the left side of a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LERO surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the Kingdom of Naples. The document mentioned a certain "Girolamo Lero," who was a landowner in the region. It's possible that this Girolamo Lero was one of the first individuals to bear the surname.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the LERO surname was Francesco Lero, a merchant and trader from the city of Amalfi. Born around 1420, Francesco Lero was known for his extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean region, and he played a significant role in the economic prosperity of Amalfi during that time.

Another individual of note was Giacomo Lero, a lawyer and judge who lived in the late 16th century. Giacomo Lero was born in Naples in 1548 and served as a magistrate in the city's legal system. He was renowned for his fair and impartial rulings, and his name appeared in several court records from that era.

Moving into the 17th century, we find the name Marcello Lero, a renowned painter and artist from the town of Sorrento. Marcello Lero, born in 1610, was best known for his religious paintings and frescoes that adorned many churches in the region. His works were highly regarded for their intricate details and skilled use of color.

In the 19th century, the LERO surname gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Lero in 1822. Vincenzo Lero was a military officer who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence against the Austrian Empire. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a general, leading troops in several key battles that helped pave the way for the unification of Italy.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the LERO surname. While the name may have originated from a descriptive term in Latin, it has since become a prominent Italian surname with a rich history spanning multiple centuries and various notable figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lero

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

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

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