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

LoCascio, 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 LoCascio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoCascio in America

LoCascio is the 12009th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoCascio surname appeared 2,600 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LoCascio.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoCascio 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 LoCascio

The surname LOCASCIO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name LOCASCIO is thought to be derived from the Latin phrase "locus cassius," which translates to "gray or ash-colored place." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived in or near a particular area characterized by its grayish or ashen soil or landscape.

Historical records show that variations of the name, such as Locasci, Locascio, and Locascini, appeared in various documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable example is the appearance of the name Locasci in the Sicilian Riveli, which were tax records compiled during the reign of King Charles I of Anjou in the late 13th century.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname LOCASCIO was Guglielmo Locascio, born in the town of Caltanissetta, Sicily, in the late 15th century. Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Locascio, a renowned artist and sculptor from Calabria, who lived during the 16th century and was known for his works in various churches and monasteries across southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name LOCASCIO gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Locascio (1630-1697), a Sicilian priest and scholar who authored several religious texts and was highly regarded for his knowledge of theology and philosophy.

The 18th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Locascio (1720-1789), a successful merchant and landowner from the town of Reggio Calabria. His wealth and influence allowed him to establish a prominent family lineage that endured for generations.

Another notable figure was Domenico Locascio (1840-1912), a politician and statesman from Sicily who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.

Throughout history, the surname LOCASCIO has been associated with various professions, including artists, scholars, merchants, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoCascio

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

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

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