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

Lopa, 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 Lopa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopa in America

Lopa is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopa surname appeared 168 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 Lopa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lopa 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 Lopa

The surname LOPA is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "lopa," which means "wolf" in English. This name likely referred to someone who lived near a wooded area inhabited by wolves or had a reputation for being fierce or strong like a wolf.

The earliest recorded instances of the LOPA surname appear in various historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. One notable example is a mention of a Matteo LOPA in a land deed from the town of Gubbio, dated 1257.

In the 14th century, the LOPA name can be found in the tax records of Florence, indicating that members of this family had established themselves in the city during the Renaissance period. One prominent figure was Marco LOPA, a successful merchant and banker who lived from 1382 to 1449.

As the LOPA family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Lopi, Lopia, and Luppi. These alternative spellings were often influenced by local dialects and scribes' interpretations.

In the 16th century, a branch of the LOPA family settled in the coastal city of Genoa, where they became involved in maritime trade. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni LOPA (1523-1587), a skilled navigator and explorer who sailed for the Republic of Genoa.

Another significant individual was Domenico LOPA (1675-1742), a renowned architect from Rome who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini.

As the LOPA surname spread beyond Italy, it also gained a foothold in other European countries. In Spain, for instance, there was a prominent noble family called Lopa de Vega, which included the celebrated playwright and poet Félix Lope de Vega (1562-1635).

Other notable individuals with the LOPA surname include the Italian painter Girolamo LOPA (1548-1625), known for his religious works, and the Hungarian composer and violinist János LOPA (1868-1932), who was influential in the development of Hungarian folk music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopa

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lopa, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!