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

LoFranco, 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 LoFranco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoFranco in America

LoFranco is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoFranco surname appeared 156 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 LoFranco.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoFranco 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 LoFranco

The surname LOFRANCO originates from Italy, specifically the region of Sicily, and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "lo" meaning "the" and "franco" meaning "free" or "exempt," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was exempt from certain taxes or obligations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LOFRANCO can be found in a document from the city of Palermo, dated 1286, which mentions a landowner named Giovanni LOFRANCO. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Sicily by that time.

In the 14th century, the LOFRANCO name appeared in several records from the town of Monreale, near Palermo. These records include a reference to a certain Niccolò LOFRANCO, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the LOFRANCO family produced several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Antonio LOFRANCO (1472-1536), a renowned artist and sculptor from Messina, whose works can still be seen in churches and museums across Sicily.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo LOFRANCO (1560-1628), a philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Palermo and authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 18th century, the LOFRANCO name gained prominence in the field of law and politics. Giuseppe LOFRANCO (1728-1798) was a respected jurist and served as a magistrate in the city of Catania, while his son, Francesco LOFRANCO (1765-1842), was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a role in the Sicilian revolution against the Bourbon monarchy.

The 19th century saw the LOFRANCO family establish itself in other parts of Italy, as well as in other countries. One notable figure from this period was Carlo LOFRANCO (1822-1897), an Italian-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery.

Throughout its history, the LOFRANCO surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as LoFranco, Lo Franco, and Lofranco. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the family's deep roots in the rich cultural heritage of Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoFranco

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

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

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