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

LoCurto, 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 LoCurto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoCurto in America

LoCurto is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoCurto surname appeared 461 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 LoCurto.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoCurto 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 LoCurto

The surname LOCURTO is of Italian origin, specifically from the Sicily region. It dates back to the 11th century and is believed to be derived from the Latin word "locurius," which means "place of lodging" or "inn." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with an innkeeper or someone who operated a lodging establishment.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, and LOCURTO likely followed this pattern. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records from Sicily, where it was sometimes spelled as "Loccurto" or "Locurciu."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni LOCURTO, who lived in Palermo, Sicily, in the late 13th century. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city.

In the 14th century, the LOCURTO family spread to other parts of Italy, including Naples and Calabria. A notable figure from this era was Pietro LOCURTO, who was born in Reggio Calabria in 1345. He was a renowned scholar and theologian, and his writings on philosophy and religion were widely influential at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the LOCURTO name gained further prominence. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Antonio LOCURTO, a painter and architect who lived in Florence in the 16th century. His work can still be seen in several churches and palaces across Tuscany.

Another notable LOCURTO was Giulio LOCURTO, who was born in Naples in 1612. He was a celebrated poet and playwright, and his works were widely performed in the theaters of Naples and Rome during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the LOCURTO family continued to play a significant role in Italian society. One prominent member was Vincenzo LOCURTO, who was born in Palermo in 1724. He was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Sicily.

The LOCURTO surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, particularly in Sicily. For example, the town of Locurto in the province of Catania was likely named after an early bearer of the surname who settled in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoCurto

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

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

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