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

Lopex, 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 Lopex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopex in America

Lopex is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopex surname appeared 126 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 Lopex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lopex 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 Lopex

The surname "LOPEX" is believed to have its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Latin word "lupus," meaning wolf. This connection might indicate that the earliest bearers of the name were associated with wolves or lived in areas where these animals were prevalent. Another possibility is that the name is a variation of the Spanish name "López," which has a similar etymology.

While no definitive historical records have been found mentioning the name "LOPEX" specifically, there are several instances of the name "López" appearing in ancient manuscripts and documents from the region. For example, the name is mentioned in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript detailing the traditions and routes of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name "LOPEX" was Pedro LOPEX, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile and played a significant role in the Reconquista, the struggle to drive the Moors out of the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable bearer of the name was Juana LOPEX, a 15th-century Spanish poet and writer. She was renowned for her lyrical poetry and contributed to the development of Spanish literature during the Golden Age.

In the 16th century, Juan LOPEX de Velasco was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. He is said to have played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

During the 17th century, Miguel LOPEX de Legazpi, a Spanish navigator and explorer, led the Spanish expedition that established the first permanent Spanish settlement in the Philippines. He is considered a key figure in the Spanish colonization of the archipelago.

In the 18th century, José LOPEX de Sedano was a Spanish military officer and engineer who contributed significantly to the construction and fortification of several cities in Spain's American colonies, including Havana, Cuba, and Cartagena, Colombia.

While the surname "LOPEX" is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical legacy that can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the Middle Ages. The name's connection to wolves, nobility, and exploration has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopex

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

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

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