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

Lomeli, 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 Lomeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lomeli in America

Lomeli is the 2922nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lomeli surname appeared 12,263 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Lomeli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lomeli 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 Lomeli

The surname Lomeli is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is thought to be derived from the word "loma," which means "hill" or "small mountain" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who hailed from or resided in hilly or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lomeli surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century that documented various transactions and legal proceedings in the region of La Rioja, Spain. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Rodrigo Lomeli was mentioned in the Crónica General de España, a historical chronicle written by King Alfonso X of Castile. This suggests that the Lomeli family had gained some prominence and recognition by that era.

During the 16th century, the Lomeli name appeared in several records related to the Spanish conquest of Mexico. One such individual was Juan Lomeli, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the expedition led by Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

Another notable individual with the Lomeli surname was Adrián Lomeli, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his religious works and was commissioned to create several altarpieces for churches in Spain.

In the 19th century, a Mexican politician and military leader named José María Lomeli played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. He fought alongside Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout history, variations of the Lomeli surname have emerged, such as Lomelí, Lomelin, and Lomelines. These variations often reflect regional spelling preferences or adaptations to different languages and cultures.

It is important to note that while some historical figures with the Lomeli surname have been mentioned here, the name has been borne by countless individuals across various walks of life throughout the centuries, each with their own unique stories and contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lomeli

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

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

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