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

Lolley, 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 Lolley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lolley in America

Lolley is the 18928th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lolley surname appeared 1,442 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 Lolley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lolley 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 Lolley

The surname Lolley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lollian," which means "to loll" or "to lounge idly." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as lazy or indolent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lolley surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a historical record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a person named Walter Lolli, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

The Lolley surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Lolley in Derbyshire and Lolworth in Cambridgeshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Amongst notable individuals with the Lolley surname throughout history, one can mention:

1. John Lolley (c. 1545 - 1622), an English translator and clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Exeter.
2. William Lolley (1605 - 1663), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1648.
3. Edward Lolley (1672 - 1740), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Spanish Succession and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
4. Samuel Lolley (1750 - 1816), an English poet and author known for his works such as "The Village Curate" and "Poems on Various Subjects."
5. Joseph Lolley (1806 - 1876), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Freemasons' Hall.

While the Lolley surname may have originated as a nickname, it has become a well-established surname with a rich history spanning several centuries. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, politicians, military personnel, authors, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lolley

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

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

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