2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lolos
A Spanish surname derived from the verb "lolar", meaning "to roll" or "to wave".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Lolos. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lolos 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Lolos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lolos, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lolos
The surname LOLOS has its origins in Greece, dating back to the late 18th century or early 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Epirus, located in northwestern Greece near the border with Albania. The name may have derived from the Greek word "lolos," which means "hill" or "mound," suggesting that the surname might have been initially used to identify individuals who lived on or near hills or elevated areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOLOS surname can be found in the Greek census records from the early 19th century, where several families bearing this name were documented in the Epirus region. However, it is possible that the name existed even earlier, as written records from that time period were often incomplete or lost due to various historical events.
In the late 19th century, the LOLOS surname began to spread to other parts of Greece, particularly in the larger cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, as people from rural areas migrated in search of better economic opportunities. This migration pattern contributed to the broader distribution of the name across the country.
Notable individuals with the LOLOS surname include Petros LOLOS (1860-1932), a Greek politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Greek Parliament and played a significant role in drafting the Greek Constitution of 1911. Another prominent figure was Evangelos LOLOS (1885-1965), a Greek writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the development of modern Greek literature.
In the 20th century, the LOLOS surname gained recognition beyond Greece's borders. One example is Georgios LOLOS (1914-1998), a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who established several successful companies in the United States and supported various charitable causes, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.
Another notable figure was Eleni LOLOS (1928-2021), a Greek-Canadian author and educator who wrote extensively about Greek culture, history, and traditions. Her works played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Greek heritage within the Greek diaspora communities in Canada and beyond.
It is worth mentioning that the LOLOS surname has also been found in other countries, such as Cyprus, where it may have been introduced by Greek immigrants or descendants of Greek families who settled in the region during various historical periods. However, the exact origins and migration patterns of the name in these regions are less well-documented and may require further research.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lolos
Among Census respondents with the surname Lolos, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lolos 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 Lolos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 114
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lolos
Lolos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+7 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,587 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-13 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,551 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+5.8%) | Down 2,587 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 13,551 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 Lolos 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 | #132,206 | #145,757 | -10.2% |
| Count | 128 | 115 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lolos bearers went from 128 to 115 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 13,551 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,757.
FAQ
Lolos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lolos?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Lolos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Lolos?
Lolos ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Lolos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Lolos.
Has Lolos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lolos went from 128 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Lolos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lolos, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Lolos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lolos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Lolos (2000, 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 Lolos mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the verb "lolar", meaning "to roll" or "to wave". 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 Lolos (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 people have the last name Lolos?
Want to know how many people are called Lolos? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.