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

Lominy, 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 Lominy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lominy in America

Lominy is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lominy surname appeared 131 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 Lominy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lominy 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 Lominy

The surname Lominy has its origins in the country of France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "l'omini," which referred to a small, humble person or a commoner. This word itself has roots in the Latin word "hominum," meaning "human being" or "man."

Lominy was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in medieval tax records and land registries from these regions.

One of the first notable individuals with the surname Lominy was Jean Lominy, a merchant from Rouen who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and had business dealings with English merchants during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, the Lominy name appeared in the small village of Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy. It is believed that a branch of the family settled there and may have been involved in the local metalworking industry, which was renowned for its production of copper and brass utensils.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jacques Lominy (1525-1592) emerged as a noted scholar and theologian. He was a professor at the University of Paris and published several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable individual was Marie Lominy (1640-1708), a French playwright and poet. She was born in Paris and is best known for her work "Les Infortunes de l'Amour," a tragic play that explored themes of love and betrayal.

In the 18th century, Pierre Lominy (1720-1785) made his mark as a successful entrepreneur and industrialist. He established a successful textile manufacturing business in the city of Lyon, which employed hundreds of workers and contributed to the region's economic prosperity.

The Lominy name has also been associated with various places in France, such as the village of Lominy in the department of Marne, and the Lominy River, a small tributary of the Seine River in northern France.

While the Lominy surname may not be as widespread as some other French surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and industrialists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lominy

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

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

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