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

Loiacono, 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 Loiacono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loiacono in America

Loiacono is the 16856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loiacono surname appeared 1,693 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loiacono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loiacono 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 Loiacono

The surname Loiacono is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "loiakon," meaning "survivor" or "remnant," possibly referring to individuals who survived a significant event or calamity in the past.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Loiacono can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the regions mentioned above. One notable reference is found in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples), which mentions a certain Gian Battista Loiacono residing in the city of Naples in the late 1500s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Loiacono began to spread throughout other parts of Italy, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in regions such as Lazio and Puglia. One prominent figure was Giulio Loiacono (1642-1717), a renowned architect from Naples who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 19th century, the Loiacono name gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Loiacono (1838-1914), a celebrated painter and sculptor from Calabria. His works, depicting scenes of rural life and landscapes, are displayed in various art galleries and museums across Italy.

Another noteworthy individual was Vincenzo Loiacono (1875-1944), a lawyer and politician from Sicily who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early 20th century. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and his efforts to improve the living conditions of the rural population.

Throughout history, the surname Loiacono has undergone various spelling variations, including Loiacana, Loiacane, and Loiacuni, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences in different parts of Italy. Additionally, some historical records may have referred to place names or locations associated with the surname, such as Loiacono di Puglia or Loiacono di Calabria, indicating the geographical origin of the family.

While the surname Loiacono is not among the most common in Italy, it continues to carry a rich heritage and has left its mark on various aspects of Italian culture, from architecture and art to politics and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loiacono

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

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

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