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

Lento, 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 Lento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lento in America

Lento is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lento surname appeared 612 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 Lento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lento 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 Lento

The surname Lento originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lazio. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lento," which means slow or sluggish. This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who moved or worked at a leisurely pace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lento can be found in historical documents from the city of Rome, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain Giovanni Lento is mentioned as a landowner and merchant.

Another notable bearer of the name Lento was Bartolomeo Lento (1442-1512), a renowned artist and fresco painter who worked in various churches and palaces throughout Italy during the Renaissance era. His works can still be admired in cities like Rome and Florence.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Lento family settled in the town of Palestrina, near Rome. Here, they became prominent landowners and contributed to the local economy and governance. One of their descendants, Pietro Lento (1567-1638), served as the mayor of Palestrina for several years.

The surname Lento also has connections to the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. In the 18th century, a notable figure named Antonio Lento (1712-1789) emerged as a respected lawyer and legal scholar. His treatises on Neapolitan law were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Lento was Giancarlo Lento (1876-1944), a politician and diplomat from Sicily. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and later held diplomatic positions in various European countries.

Throughout its history, the surname Lento has been associated with various professions and industries, including art, law, politics, and business. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and respect over the centuries, leaving a lasting impact in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lento

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

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

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