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

Locus, 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 Locus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Locus in America

Locus is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Locus surname appeared 341 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 Locus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Locus 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 Locus

The surname Locus has its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "locus," meaning "place" or "location." This name likely originated as a descriptive term referring to a person's residence or place of origin.

The earliest recorded use of Locus as a surname can be traced back to the 1st century AD, when it appeared in various Roman records and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a Roman soldier named Marcus Locus in a military record from the year 79 AD.

During the Middle Ages, the name Locus spread throughout Europe, with variations in spelling such as Locce, Locci, and Loccius. In England, the name appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, suggesting its presence in the region during the Norman Conquest.

In Italy, the surname Locus has a long and rich history, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Giacomo Locus, a merchant from Venice who lived in the 13th century and was mentioned in trade records from the time.

Another prominent Italian with the surname Locus was Francesco Locus, a renowned artist and architect from Florence who lived between 1435 and 1517. His works include several churches and palaces in the city, and he is considered an important figure in the Italian Renaissance.

In France, the name Locus has been recorded since the 14th century, with variations such as Loque and Locque. One notable figure was Pierre Locus, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1555 to 1625 and was known for his writings on metaphysics and natural theology.

In Germany, the surname Locus has been present since the 16th century, with variations such as Lokus and Lokusch. One noteworthy individual was Johann Locus, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1592 to 1667 and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In Spain, the surname Locus can be traced back to the 15th century, with variations such as Loco and Locus. One notable Spaniard with this surname was Miguel Locus, a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

While the surname Locus has its roots in ancient Rome, it has since spread and evolved across various cultures and regions, becoming an integral part of many family histories and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Locus

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

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

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