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

Loi, 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 Loi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loi in America

Loi is the 19814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loi surname appeared 1,357 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 Loi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loi 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 Loi

The surname LOI has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "loi," meaning "their" or "of them," suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for a person or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LOI can be found in the historic documents of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. Specifically, a merchant named Giovanni LOI was mentioned in a trade agreement from 1275, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the LOI surname gained prominence in the city of Florence, where a notable family of that name resided. One of the most well-known members was Bartolomeo LOI (1328-1397), a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

During the Renaissance period, the LOI family continued to play a significant role in Italian society. In the 16th century, a member of the family, Alessandro LOI (1508-1572), was appointed as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the Holy Roman Empire, reflecting the family's standing and influence.

The name LOI also found its way into the annals of Italian art history. Girolamo LOI (1625-1701), a celebrated painter from the city of Parma, was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches throughout northern Italy.

As the LOI surname spread across Italy, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Loi, Loy, and Loie. These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of the country, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

Over time, the LOI surname has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable example is Marcello LOI (1869-1944), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Public Works in the early 20th century.

While the surname LOI has maintained a strong presence in Italy throughout its history, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in their new homes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loi

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

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

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