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

Lodrigue, 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 Lodrigue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lodrigue in America

Lodrigue is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lodrigue surname appeared 289 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 Lodrigue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lodrigue 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 Lodrigue

The surname Lodrigue has its origins in the Iberian peninsula, specifically in Portugal and Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "ludere," which means "to play" or "to jest," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have been entertainers, jesters, or performers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lodrigue surname can be found in Portuguese historical records from the 13th century. These documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Lodrigues and Lodriguiz, residing in various regions of Portugal. It is likely that the name spread to other parts of the Iberian peninsula and beyond through migration and trade routes.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Lodrigue surname was João Rodrigues Lodrigue, a Portuguese explorer and navigator. He was known for his explorations along the West African coast and is credited with discovering the Cape Verde Islands in 1456. Another significant individual was Fernão Lodrigue, a 16th-century Portuguese soldier and adventurer who participated in the Portuguese conquest of the Moluccas Islands in the East Indies.

The Lodrigue surname also found its way to the Caribbean and Central America during the Spanish colonial era. In the 17th century, records show a Rodrigo Lodrigue, a Spanish settler who established a plantation in Cuba. Similarly, in the 18th century, a Pedro Lodrigue was a prominent landowner and merchant in Guatemala.

Moving forward to the 19th century, a notable figure was Mariano Lodrigue, a Mexican artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of everyday life and landscapes. His works are still celebrated in various art galleries across Mexico. Another individual of note was María Lodrigue, a Chilean educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the Lodrigue surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Lodrigues, Lodriguez, and Lodriguey, reflecting the influences of different languages and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Iberian heritage and the Latin word "ludere."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lodrigue

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

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

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