2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Loiodice
Possibly derived from a place name or personal name of Greek origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Loiodice. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loiodice 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Loiodice in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loiodice, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loiodice
The surname Loiodice is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
The name Loiodice is thought to be derived from the Latin word "laudes," which means "praises" or "hymns." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was associated with religious or ecclesiastical activities, such as a church singer or a member of a choir.
Alternatively, some sources suggest that the name Loiodice could be a variation or corruption of the Italian word "lodovico," which is a name derived from the Germanic name "Chlodovech" or "Ludwig," meaning "famous warrior" or "famous battle."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Loiodice can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Nicola Loiodice is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 15th century in the region of Campania.
In the 16th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Loiodice residing in the town of Caserta, near Naples. One notable member of this family was Girolamo Loiodice (1564-1622), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Naples.
Another historical figure with the surname Loiodice was Vincenzo Loiodice (1698-1776), a Neapolitan painter and artist who was known for his religious works and frescoes in various churches throughout the region.
In the 19th century, there was a famous Italian poet and writer named Emmanuele Loiodice (1814-1889), who was born in the town of Avellino, also located in the region of Campania.
The name Loiodice can also be found in various historical records and documents from other parts of Italy, including Sicily and the northern regions, suggesting that families with this surname may have migrated or established branches in different parts of the country over time.
It is worth noting that the surname Loiodice has several variations in spelling, such as Loiodici, Loiodice, and Lojodice, which may have emerged due to regional dialects or transcription errors in historical documents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loiodice
Among Census respondents with the surname Loiodice, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Loiodice 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 Loiodice surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loiodice
Loiodice 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-13 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 13,242 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 Loiodice 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 | #134,712 | #147,954 | -9.8% |
| Count | 125 | 112 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loiodice bearers went from 125 to 112 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 13,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #147,954.
FAQ
Loiodice surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loiodice?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Loiodice. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Loiodice?
Loiodice ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Loiodice. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Loiodice.
Has Loiodice become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loiodice went from 125 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Loiodice?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loiodice, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Loiodice in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loiodice appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Loiodice (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 Loiodice mean?
Possibly derived from a place name or personal name of Greek origin. 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 Loiodice (0.04 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 Loiodice?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.