2000
#12,162
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,349
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Lamonica
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who repairs or makes clocks or watches.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,761 Americans carry the last name Lamonica. That puts it at #12,329 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 124,141 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lamonica surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 124,141
Census rank
#12,329
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,408 bearers of the surname Lamonica in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12329th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamonica, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lamonica
The surname LAMONICA is of Italian origin, specifically from the central regions of Italy, and it dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "monichus," which means "monk," combined with the definite article "la," meaning "the." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person associated with a monastery or a monk.
In the early 13th century, records show the name LAMONICA appearing in various forms, such as "Lamonico" and "Lamonaco," in the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in a manuscript from the town of Rocca di Mezzo in Abruzzo, dated 1237, which mentions a certain "Petrus Lamonicus."
The name LAMONICA is also closely linked to the town of Castel di Sangro in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, where it is believed to have originated. The name is said to have been derived from the local dialect word "monicu," which referred to a person who lived a monastic lifestyle or was associated with a monastery in the area.
One notable historical figure with the surname LAMONICA was Giovanni Battista LAMONICA (1548-1624), an Italian architect and engineer who was active during the Renaissance period. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella and the Church of San Girolamo dei Croati.
Another prominent person with this surname was Francesco LAMONICA (1676-1748), an Italian painter from Naples who specialized in still-life and genre paintings. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Italy.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe LAMONICA (1815-1892) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Vincenzo LAMONICA (1851-1935) was an Italian botanist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and wrote several books on the subject.
More recently, Mario LAMONICA (1923-2002) was an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the successful LAMONICA Enterprises, a food distribution company based in Los Angeles.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lamonica
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamonica, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lamonica bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lamonica surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 2,200
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 136
- Two or more races2.2% · 52
- Black or African American0.4% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lamonica
Lamonica appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,696
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,431
+82 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 534 places
2020
#12,329
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,408
-23 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,162 | 2,349 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,696 | 2,431 | 0.82 | +82 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 534 places |
| 2020 | #12,329 | 2,408 | 0.81 | -23 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 367 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lamonica surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,696 | #12,329 | 2.9% |
| Count | 2,431 | 2,408 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.82 | 0.81 | -1.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lamonica bearers went from 2,431 to 2,408 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 367 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,696 to #12,329.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lamonica
FAQ
Lamonica surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lamonica?
Name Census estimates that about 2,761 living Americans carry the surname Lamonica. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 124,141 residents.
How common is Lamonica?
Lamonica ranks #12,329 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,408 people with the surname Lamonica. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,761), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Lamonica.
Has Lamonica become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lamonica went from 2,431 recorded bearers to 2,408. That is a decrease of 23 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,696 to #12,329.
What does the Census say about the background of Lamonica?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lamonica, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lamonica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (2,200 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lamonica appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lamonica (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lamonica mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who repairs or makes clocks or watches. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lamonica (0.81 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Lamonica?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.