2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lofrese
An Italian surname derived from a place name in Southern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Lofrese. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lofrese 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Lofrese in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lofrese, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lofrese
The surname LOFRESE is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an Italian place name, possibly a town or village where the earliest bearers of the name resided. The name may have evolved from an older Latin or Italian word referring to a specific geographic feature or location.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LOFRESE surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, indicating its presence in certain regions of Italy during that time. Some researchers suggest the name may have been associated with individuals or families who held land or property in a particular area, leading to the adoption of the place name as a surname.
In the 15th century, records show a LOFRESE family residing in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Antonio LOFRESE, born in 1438, was a respected merchant and tradesman who contributed to the economic development of the region.
During the Renaissance period, the LOFRESE name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Giovanni LOFRESE, born in 1501, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated in Italian literary circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the LOFRESE family expanded their presence across different regions of Italy. Marcello LOFRESE, born in 1612, was a skilled architect who designed several notable buildings and structures in Rome and its surrounding areas.
As the centuries progressed, individuals bearing the LOFRESE surname continued to make their mark in various fields. Maria LOFRESE, born in 1785, was a celebrated opera singer who performed at some of the most prestigious theaters in Italy and across Europe.
While the LOFRESE surname is predominantly of Italian origin, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over time. However, the rich history and legacy of this name remain deeply rooted in its Italian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lofrese
Among Census respondents with the surname Lofrese, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lofrese 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 Lofrese surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 8
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lofrese
Lofrese appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-7 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,738 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 3,738 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 Lofrese 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 | #151,532 | #155,270 | -2.5% |
| Count | 108 | 101 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lofrese bearers went from 108 to 101 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 3,738 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,270.
FAQ
Lofrese surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lofrese?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Lofrese. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Lofrese?
Lofrese ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Lofrese. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lofrese.
Has Lofrese become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lofrese went from 108 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lofrese?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lofrese, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Lofrese in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lofrese appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Hispanic (7.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Lofrese (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 Lofrese mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name in Southern Italy. 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 Lofrese (0.03 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 many Americans have the surname Lofrese?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.