Logiudice last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Logiudice

An occupational surname derived from the Italian words "lo giudice" meaning "the judge".

Logiudice, 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 Logiudice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Logiudice in America

Logiudice is the 24075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Logiudice surname appeared 1,046 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 Logiudice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Logiudice 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 24075 23863 0.88%
Count 1,046 988 5.70%
Proportion per 100k 0.35 0.37 -5.56%

The history of the last name Logiudice

The surname LOGIUDICE is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy such as Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Greek word "logos" meaning "word" or "reason," and the Italian word "giudice" meaning "judge" or "magistrate." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who held positions of authority, such as judges or legal professionals.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname LOGIUDICE can be traced back to the 15th century in various historical documents and records from the southern Italian regions. In some instances, the name was spelled as "Loggiudice" or "Logiudice," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical reference to the name LOGIUDICE can be found in the records of the Kingdom of Naples during the 16th century. These records mention a nobleman named Girolamo LOGIUDICE, who served as a magistrate and judge in the city of Reggio Calabria.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Antonio LOGIUDICE gained recognition as a renowned jurist and legal scholar in Sicily. He authored several influential works on jurisprudence and was highly respected among his contemporaries.

During the 18th century, a family by the name of LOGIUDICE was well-established in the town of Messina, Sicily. One member of this family, Giuseppe LOGIUDICE (1732-1802), was a respected philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the name LOGIUDICE gained further prominence with the birth of Alessandro LOGIUDICE (1820-1892), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in various art museums across Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname LOGIUDICE was Francesco LOGIUDICE (1865-1934), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political affairs of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname LOGIUDICE has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of law, academia, arts, and politics, reflecting the etymological roots of the name and its connection to positions of authority and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Logiudice

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

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 Logiudice was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 95.98% 1,004
Non-Hispanic Black Only 0.67% 7
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 0.48% 5
Hispanic Origin 2.58% 27

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 Logiudice has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 95.98% 96.26% -0.29%
Black 0.67% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races 0.48% 1.72% -112.73%
Hispanic 2.58% 1.82% 34.55%

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

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