2000
#18,473
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,380
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.51
Rare Last name
Loffredo
An Italian surname derived from a combination of Germanic elements meaning "famous freeman".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,546 Americans carry the last name Loffredo. That puts it at #19,974 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.45 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 221,704 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loffredo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.5K
1 in 221,704
Census rank
#19,974
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,348 bearers of the surname Loffredo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19974th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loffredo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loffredo
Among Census respondents with the surname Loffredo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Loffredo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Loffredo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 1,239
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 82
- Two or more races1.0% · 14
- Black or African American0.7% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loffredo
Loffredo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#19,602
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,376
-4 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.47
Rank movement Down 1,129 places
2020
#19,974
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,348
-28 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.45
Rank movement Down 372 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,473 | 1,380 | 0.51 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #19,602 | 1,376 | 0.47 | -4 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 1,129 places |
| 2020 | #19,974 | 1,348 | 0.45 | -28 bearers (-2.0%) | Down 372 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loffredo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,602 | #19,974 | -1.9% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,348 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loffredo bearers went from 1,376 to 1,348 (-2.0% change). The surname moved down 372 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,602 to #19,974.
FAQ
Loffredo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loffredo?
Name Census estimates that about 1,546 living Americans carry the surname Loffredo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 221,704 residents.
How common is Loffredo?
Loffredo ranks #19,974 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.45 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,348 people with the surname Loffredo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,546), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.45 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.45 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loffredo.
Has Loffredo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loffredo went from 1,376 recorded bearers to 1,348. That is a decrease of 28 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #19,602 to #19,974.
What does the Census say about the background of Loffredo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loffredo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loffredo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (1,239 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loffredo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loffredo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loffredo mean?
An Italian surname derived from a combination of Germanic elements meaning "famous freeman". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loffredo (0.45 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Loffredo?
If you just want to know how many people are called Loffredo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.