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

Lombardo, 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 Lombardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lombardo in America

Lombardo is the 2336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lombardo surname appeared 15,598 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Lombardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lombardo 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 Lombardo

The surname Lombardo is of Italian origin, specifically derived from the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries AD, when the area was ruled by the Lombards, a Germanic tribe that migrated from northwestern Germany. The name is thought to have evolved from the German words "lant" meaning "territory" and "bart" meaning "people."

The earliest recorded instances of the Lombardo surname can be found in various medieval documents and records from the Lombardy region. One notable example is the mention of a "Lombardo di Milano" in a 12th-century manuscript from the city of Milan.

During the Renaissance period, several prominent individuals bore the Lombardo surname. One such figure was Pietro Lombardo, a renowned Venetian sculptor and architect born in the early 15th century (c. 1435 - 1515). He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in Venice, including the Chiesa di San Zaccaria.

Another influential Lombardo was Gaspare Lombardo, a 16th-century Italian cartographer and cosmographer from Naples (c. 1525 - 1598). He is best known for creating detailed maps of the Mediterranean region and contributing to the development of modern cartography.

In the 17th century, the Lombardo family produced several notable artists, including the painter Francesco Lombardo (c. 1590 - 1670) from the city of Parma. His works were highly regarded and can still be found in various Italian galleries and churches.

The 18th century saw the rise of Antonio Lombardo, a celebrated Venetian engraver and printmaker (c. 1720 - 1792). His intricate etchings and engravings, often depicting classical themes, were widely admired and collected throughout Europe.

As the Lombardo surname spread beyond Italy, it also took on variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Spain and Latin America, for example, the name is often spelled "Lombardo" or "Lombardi," reflecting the influence of Spanish language and culture in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lombardo

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

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

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