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

Loli, 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 Loli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loli in America

Loli is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loli surname appeared 212 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 Loli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loli 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 Loli

The surname LOLI originated in Italy, and its earliest known origins can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lolla," which refers to a type of wild grass or weed. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near an area overgrown with weeds or perhaps worked in a field with an abundance of this particular plant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOLI surname appears in a collection of documents from the city of Siena, dating back to 1289. These documents mention a certain "Lollus de Montepulciano," which is likely an early spelling variation of the name LOLI. Around the same time, the name also appears in records from the nearby town of Montepulciano, further indicating its regional roots in Tuscany.

In the 14th century, the LOLI surname gained wider recognition through the influential Loli family of Florence. This family was notable for their involvement in the wool trade, which was a significant industry in the region during that period. One of the most prominent members of this family was Giovanni di Loli, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1325 to 1398.

As the centuries passed, the LOLI surname spread beyond its Tuscan origins and can be found in various historical records across Italy. For instance, in the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Loli (1498-1572) was a renowned scholar and humanist from the city of Trieste. He was celebrated for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his advocacy for educational reforms.

Another notable individual with the LOLI surname was Vincenzo Loli (1639-1712), a renowned architect from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings, including the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone and the Palazzo Zuccari. His architectural works were highly influential and contributed to the development of the Baroque style in Rome during the late 17th century.

In more recent history, the LOLI surname gained further prominence through the life of Renato Loli (1901-1980), an Italian painter and sculptor. Born in Livorno, Tuscany, he was known for his abstract and surrealist works, and his art was exhibited in numerous galleries across Europe and the United States.

While the LOLI surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname in medieval Tuscany, it has since become a respected and widely recognized name throughout Italy and beyond, with a rich history spanning various fields, including commerce, academia, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loli

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

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

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