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

Lalo, 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 Lalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalo in America

Lalo is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalo surname appeared 243 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 Lalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lalo 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 Lalo

The surname LALO is believed to have originated in Italy, possibly as early as the 12th century. Some records suggest it may be derived from the Latin word "lallus," meaning a sweet talker or charmer. However, the exact origin remains uncertain.

One of the earliest known references to the name LALO can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a nobleman named Giulio LALO from the region of Calabria, in southern Italy. This suggests the name was already established in that region by that time.

In the 15th century, records show a family with the surname LALO living in the town of Sorrento, near Naples. It's possible the name originated from a place name or a descriptive nickname given to an ancestor, as was common practice at the time.

The first recorded instance of the LALO surname outside of Italy dates back to the late 16th century, when a merchant named Antonio LALO settled in Spain. This suggests the name had begun to spread beyond its original Italian roots by that point.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LALO surname was Girolamo LALO, a prominent Italian sculptor who lived from 1497 to 1576. He is known for his work on the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome and other notable Renaissance buildings.

Another notable figure with the LALO surname was Elisabetta LALO, an Italian painter who lived from 1638 to 1720. She was known for her religious works and portraits, and her art can still be found in galleries and churches throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a French composer named Édouard LALO gained fame for his works, including the opera Le Roi d'Ys and the Symphonie Espagnole. He was born in 1823 and died in 1892, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.

The name LALO also has a connection to the world of literature through the Italian writer and poet Vincenzo LALO, who lived from 1820 to 1892. He was known for his romantic and lyrical works, which helped shape the literary landscape of his time.

Finally, a notable figure from more recent history is the Mexican-American artist and sculptor Rafael LALO, who was born in 1938. His work has been widely exhibited and celebrated, and he is known for his contributions to the Chicano art movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalo

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

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

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