About Lares
The surname Lares is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "lares," which refers to the household gods in ancient Roman religion. These gods were believed to protect and bring prosperity to the family and home. As a surname, Lares likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to possess the qualities of protection and guardianship, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shrine or temple dedicated to the Lares.
The surname Lares is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lares based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lares is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lares in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lares using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.