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

Loperfido, 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 Loperfido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loperfido in America

Loperfido is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loperfido surname appeared 205 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 Loperfido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loperfido 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 Loperfido

The surname LOPERFIDO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. The name is derived from the Latin word "lupus," meaning wolf, and the Italian word "perfido," which translates to treacherous or deceitful. This combination suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an ancestor who possessed characteristics akin to a cunning or sly wolf.

The earliest known records of the surname LOPERFIDO date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the regions of Sicily and Calabria. One notable mention is found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of diplomatic codes and charters from the city of Bari, dating back to the year 1320, where the name LOPERFIDO is listed among the families residing in the area.

In the 15th century, the name LOPERFIDO gained prominence with the birth of Girolamo LOPERFIDO (1450-1520), a renowned philosopher and scholar from the city of Reggio Calabria. Girolamo's writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the name LOPERFIDO was associated with the noble family of the same name in the town of Catania, Sicily. One notable member was Domenico LOPERFIDO (1560-1635), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned several significant architectural works and artistic commissions in the city.

The 17th century saw the rise of Antonio LOPERFIDO (1620-1689), a celebrated painter from the Neapolitan School of painting. His works, primarily depicting religious subjects and scenes from mythology, adorned many churches and private collections throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the name LOPERFIDO gained international recognition with the birth of Giuseppe LOPERFIDO (1810-1876), a renowned Italian opera singer and composer. He performed in various opera houses across Europe and composed several operas, including "Il Conte di Montecristo," which was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The LOPERFIDO surname has a rich history rooted in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, with notable individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including philosophy, art, music, and literature throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loperfido

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

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

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