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

Lenoci, 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 Lenoci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lenoci in America

Lenoci is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lenoci surname appeared 250 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 Lenoci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lenoci 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 Lenoci

The surname LENOCI is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "leno," which means "pimp" or "procurer," suggesting a potential connection to individuals who may have been involved in the sex trade or related activities during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LENOCI surname appears in a 16th-century manuscript, which mentions a certain Giacomo LENOCI, a merchant from the town of Reggio Calabria, who was involved in the trade of silk and spices between Italy and the Levant. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in Southern Italy during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, the LENOCI surname gained prominence in the city of Palermo, Sicily, where several family members were recorded as notable landowners and influential figures within the local community. One notable individual was Antonio LENOCI (1625-1694), a wealthy nobleman and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation aimed at supporting orphaned children and providing educational opportunities for underprivileged youth.

As the centuries progressed, the LENOCI surname spread across Italy and beyond, with various descendants making significant contributions in various fields. One such notable figure was Giuseppe LENOCI (1786-1856), a renowned artist and sculptor from Naples, whose works adorned numerous churches and public buildings throughout Italy during the 19th century.

Another prominent individual bearing the LENOCI surname was Maria LENOCI (1892-1968), a pioneering Italian physicist and academic. She was one of the first women to pursue a career in the field of nuclear physics and made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity and its applications in medicine.

In the realm of literature, the name LENOCI is associated with Carlo LENOCI (1915-1998), a celebrated Italian writer and poet. His works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim and earned him numerous literary awards throughout his prolific career.

While the LENOCI surname may have originated from a somewhat unconventional background, its legacy has been shaped by individuals who have left an indelible mark across various disciplines, showcasing the diverse paths that a name can take over the course of centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lenoci

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

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

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