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

Lepo, 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 Lepo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lepo in America

Lepo is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lepo surname appeared 174 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 Lepo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lepo 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 Lepo

The surname LEPO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "lepos," meaning "shell" or "husk," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or seafaring communities in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEPO can be found in a document from the town of Reggio Calabria, dated 1582. This document mentions a certain Giovanni LEPO, a local farmer who was involved in a land dispute with a neighboring village.

In the late 17th century, the surname LEPO appears in the records of the city of Cosenza, where a family of merchants bearing this name had established a successful trade business. Among them was Antonino LEPO (1648-1712), a prominent merchant who was known for his extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean region.

The LEPO surname also has ties to the town of Crotone, where a notable figure, Francesco LEPO (1725-1798), was a respected scholar and philosopher. His writings on ethics and political theory earned him recognition throughout the Italian intellectual circles of the time.

During the 19th century, the name LEPO gained prominence in the field of medicine, with Antonio LEPO (1814-1892) becoming a renowned physician in Naples. His contributions to the treatment of infectious diseases were widely acclaimed, and he was even honored by the King of Italy for his work.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the LEPO surname was Giulia LEPO (1865-1937), a celebrated opera singer from Calabria. She performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Opéra Garnier in Paris, and was renowned for her powerful soprano voice.

While the surname LEPO may not be as widespread as some other Italian names, it has a rich history rooted in the region of Calabria, with notable figures from various fields leaving their mark throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lepo

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

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

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