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

Lobas, 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 Lobas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lobas in America

Lobas is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lobas surname appeared 159 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 Lobas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lobas 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 Lobas

The surname Lobas is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Spanish word 'lobo,' meaning 'wolf.' The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who exhibited wolf-like characteristics or lived in an area inhabited by wolves.

In ancient Spain, the wolf held significant symbolic value, representing strength, courage, and loyalty. It is possible that the surname Lobas was initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed these traits or had a close association with wolves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lobas can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Aevi Saxonici, a collection of Anglo-Saxon charters and documents from the 7th to the 11th centuries. The name appears in a document dated 1066, referencing a landowner named Rodrigo Lobas in the region of Castile.

During the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula fought to regain control from the Moors, the name Lobas was associated with several notable figures. Juan Lobas (1145-1212) was a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the conquest of Cordoba. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him the epithet 'El Lobo de Córdoba' (The Wolf of Cordoba).

In the 14th century, the village of Lobas de Osuna in Andalusia was named after a prominent family bearing the surname Lobas. This village's name is a testament to the historical presence and influence of the Lobas clan in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Lobas throughout history include:

1. Pedro Lobas (c. 1320-1390), a celebrated poet and troubadour from Valencia, known for his contributions to the development of Valencian literature.
2. Inés Lobas (1452-1520), a respected scholar and philosopher from Seville, who made significant contributions to the study of Aristotelian ethics.
3. Diego Lobas (1587-1654), a renowned architect and master builder who was instrumental in the construction of several iconic churches and cathedrals in Madrid and Toledo.
4. Mariana Lobas (1635-1712), a celebrated painter from Seville, known for her stunning portraits and religious works, which adorned many churches and monasteries in Andalusia.
5. Tomás Lobas (1790-1865), a influential political figure and advocate for social reforms, who served as a member of the Spanish Cortes (parliament) during the early 19th century.

The surname Lobas has a rich history deeply rooted in Spanish heritage, with its origins tracing back to the Middle Ages. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, artists, scholars, and politicians, contributing to the cultural and historical fabric of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lobas

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

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

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