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

Llopiz, 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 Llopiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llopiz in America

Llopiz is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llopiz surname appeared 235 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 Llopiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Llopiz 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 Llopiz

The surname LLOPIZ is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the Medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "llopada," which translates to "rainfall" or "shower." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in regions prone to heavy rainfall or near bodies of water.

The earliest known records of the LLOPIZ surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in historical documents from the Catalonia region of Spain. One notable entry is the mention of a certain Juan LLOPIZ, a landowner from the village of Vilafranca del Penedès, in a land registry from the year 1287.

During the 15th century, the LLOPIZ surname gained prominence in the region of Valencia, where it was closely associated with the local nobility and landed gentry. Historical records from this period mention a prominent family of the LLOPIZ name, who owned vast estates and held influential positions within the local government.

One particularly notable figure was Pedro LLOPIZ (1435-1498), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Valencia. His writings and rulings on various legal matters were widely cited and studied throughout Spain during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the LLOPIZ surname began to spread beyond the borders of Spain, with members of the family migrating to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Hernán LLOPIZ (1524-1592), an explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World. He later became a prominent landowner and administrator in the Spanish territories of modern-day Mexico.

Another notable figure was María LLOPIZ (1678-1741), a renowned painter from Seville who gained recognition for her intricate religious works and portraiture. Her paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Spain, and she is celebrated as one of the few prominent female artists of the Spanish Golden Age.

As the centuries passed, the LLOPIZ surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. One such individual was General José LLOPIZ (1812-1879), a distinguished Spanish military commander who played a pivotal role in the Carlist Wars of the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llopiz

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

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

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