Lazar History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Lazar familyThe surname Lazar was first found in Padua (Italian: Padova, Latin: Patavium, Venetian: Padoa), on the Bacchiglione River, capital of the province of Padua. In 1175, the citizens elected the D'Este family as podesta but in 1275 Frederick II took over. The powerful families of D'Este, Camposampiero and Da Romano were the large influences. The city is rich in art, museums and galleries. Many churches exhibit works of the masters. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The family name history goes back to 948 a Frenchwoman married Pietro Lanswier a valorous captain for Ludovico II. She held Castle Alfano. Daniele e Palamede was a captain for Phillipe, King of France in 1318. Early History of the Lazar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lazar research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lazar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lazar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lazar, Lazzarin, Lazzarini, Lazzarino, Lazzaro, Lazzaron, Lazzarone, Lazzaroni, Lazzarotti, Lazzeretti, Lazzeri, Lazzerini, Lazzero, Lazzeroni, Lazata, Lazzar, Lazzer and many more. Early Notables of the Lazar familyProminent among members of the family was
Lazar RankingIn the United States, the name Lazar is the 7,745th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lazar Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Lazar Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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