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

Lopaz, 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 Lopaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopaz in America

Lopaz is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopaz surname appeared 209 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 Lopaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lopaz 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 Lopaz

The surname Lopaz is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "lobo," meaning "wolf," and may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone perceived as having wolf-like characteristics or living in an area frequented by wolves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lopaz can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document mentions a certain "Domingo Lopaz," suggesting the name's existence during that time.

In the 13th century, the surname Lopaz appeared in various records, including the "Fuero de Baeza," a legal code established in the city of Baeza, Andalusia. This document references a "Rodrigo Lopaz" among its signatories, indicating the name's presence in that region.

During the 14th century, the surname Lopaz was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Gonzalo Lopaz de Burgos, a Spanish poet and author who lived between 1330 and 1400. His works, including the "Libro de las Historias de Nuestra Señora," have left a lasting impact on Spanish literature.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Lopaz was Juan Lopaz de Velasco, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of various regions in New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, the Lopaz surname gained further recognition through the works of Diego Lopaz de Arce, a Spanish playwright and poet born in Madrid in 1596. His plays, such as "La Tragedia más lastimosa de Amor," contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Over the centuries, the Lopaz surname has been associated with various place names and local variations in spelling. For instance, in certain regions of Spain, the name was sometimes written as "Lopez" or "Lopes," reflecting local linguistic variations.

In addition to these notable figures, the surname Lopaz has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural, social, and political narratives across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopaz

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

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

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