2000
#28,226
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 798
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.30
Very Rare Last name
Lapaglia
A surname of Italian origin possibly denoting a place name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 977 Americans carry the last name Lapaglia. That puts it at #29,518 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 350,823 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lapaglia 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
977
1 in 350,823
Census rank
#29,518
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
852
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 852 bearers of the surname Lapaglia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29518th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lapaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lapaglia
The surname LAPAGLIA originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lapis," meaning "stone" or "rock," suggesting a connection to a place or occupation involving stone or quarrying.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAPAGLIA can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Gaeta, located in the province of Latina, Lazio. A document from 1276 mentions a certain "Giovanni Lapaglia," who was a stonemason involved in the construction of the town's cathedral.
In the 14th century, the name LAPAGLIA appeared in several historical records from the city of Naples, where it was associated with a prominent family of stonemasons and architects. One notable figure was Giacomo LAPAGLIA (1320-1392), who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.
During the Renaissance period, the LAPAGLIA name gained further recognition through the works of Girolamo LAPAGLIA (1473-1532), a renowned sculptor and architect from Gaeta. He was commissioned by Pope Leo X to create several sculptures for the Vatican and was also involved in the design of St. Peter's Basilica.
Another significant figure with the LAPAGLIA surname was Antonio LAPAGLIA (1624-1701), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, the LAPAGLIA family expanded their influence beyond the arts and architecture. Francesco LAPAGLIA (1738-1812) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples, serving as the chief magistrate of the city for several years.
Throughout history, the LAPAGLIA name has been associated with various places and has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Lapagla, Lapaglie, and Lapaglio. However, the core meaning and connection to stone or quarrying has remained consistent across different regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lapaglia
Among Census respondents with the surname Lapaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lapaglia 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 Lapaglia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 767
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 75
- Two or more races0.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lapaglia
Lapaglia 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
#28,777
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 827
+29 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Down 551 places
2020
#29,518
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 852
+25 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.29
Rank movement Down 741 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,226 | 798 | 0.30 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #28,777 | 827 | 0.28 | +29 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 551 places |
| 2020 | #29,518 | 852 | 0.29 | +25 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 741 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 Lapaglia 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 | #28,777 | #29,518 | -2.6% |
| Count | 827 | 852 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.28 | 0.29 | 1.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lapaglia bearers went from 827 to 852 (+3.0% change). The surname moved down 741 positions in the national ranking, going from #28,777 to #29,518.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lapaglia
FAQ
Lapaglia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lapaglia?
Name Census estimates that about 977 living Americans carry the surname Lapaglia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 350,823 residents.
How common is Lapaglia?
Lapaglia ranks #29,518 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 852 people with the surname Lapaglia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (977), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.29 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lapaglia.
Has Lapaglia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lapaglia went from 827 recorded bearers to 852. That is an increase of 25 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #28,777 to #29,518.
What does the Census say about the background of Lapaglia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lapaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%). 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 Lapaglia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (767 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lapaglia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (8.8%), Two or More Races (0.5%). 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 Lapaglia (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 Lapaglia mean?
A surname of Italian origin possibly denoting a place name or nickname. 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 Lapaglia (0.29 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 people have the last name Lapaglia?
See how many people are called Lapaglia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.