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

Loffredo, 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 Loffredo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loffredo in America

Loffredo is the 19602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loffredo surname appeared 1,376 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 Loffredo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loffredo 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 Loffredo

The surname Loffredo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Apulia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Loffridus, which is composed of the elements "lof" meaning "praise" and "frid" meaning "peace."

One of the earliest known records of the name Loffredo can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among the aristocratic families of the area at that time.

The name Loffredo has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Loffredo di Montecalvello, a Norman nobleman who lived in the 12th century and served as the Count of Monopoli in Apulia. Another prominent figure was Loffredo di Cardines, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Naples who lived in the 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name Loffredo gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo Loffredo (1476-1537), a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Naples. He was known for his works in Latin and Italian, and his poetry was highly praised by his contemporaries.

In the 17th century, Niccolò Loffredo (1620-1693) was a prominent figure in the ecclesiastical circles of Naples. He served as the Archbishop of Bari and played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the region.

Another notable bearer of the surname Loffredo was Ferdinando Loffredo (1770-1847), a general in the Neapolitan army during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought against the French forces and later served as the Governor of Apulia.

Throughout history, the name Loffredo has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the regions of Campania and Apulia. For example, the town of Loffredo in the province of Avellino, Campania, likely derived its name from the surname itself.

While the name Loffredo has maintained its roots in southern Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond through migration and diaspora. However, its rich history and linguistic origins remain deeply connected to the regions of Campania and Apulia, where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loffredo

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

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

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