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

LoPiccolo, 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 LoPiccolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoPiccolo in America

LoPiccolo is the 16444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoPiccolo surname appeared 1,749 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LoPiccolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoPiccolo 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 LoPiccolo

The surname LOPICCOLO originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "lo" meaning "the" and "piccolo" meaning "small" or "little". This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for a person of small stature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPICCOLO can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas around Venice and the Veneto region. It is possible that the name may have originated as a reference to a specific location or town with a name related to the word "piccolo".

One of the earliest documented references to the LOPICCOLO surname can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where a merchant named Niccolò LOPICCOLO is mentioned in a trade agreement from the year 1287.

During the Renaissance period, the LOPICCOLO name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Girolamo LOPICCOLO (1470-1536), a renowned painter and architect from Verona, is considered one of the most famous individuals to bear this surname. His contributions to the design and construction of numerous churches and public buildings in northern Italy have been widely recognized.

In the 17th century, a branch of the LOPICCOLO family established itself in the city of Naples, where they played an influential role in the local trade and commerce. Antonio LOPICCOLO (1610-1678), a successful merchant and banker, is credited with establishing one of the first financial institutions in the city.

Another notable figure with the LOPICCOLO surname was Vincenzo LOPICCOLO (1738-1815), a celebrated composer and violinist from Sicily. His works were widely performed throughout Europe during the Classical period, and he is remembered for his contributions to the development of the violin concerto.

Throughout the centuries, the LOPICCOLO name has also been associated with various noble families and prominent figures in Italian history. For instance, the Marquis Filippo LOPICCOLO (1820-1892) was a prominent landowner and politician in the Piedmont region, known for his efforts in promoting agricultural reforms and modernization.

While the LOPICCOLO surname can still be found in various regions of Italy today, its historical roots and significance can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods, where it played an important role in the cultural, artistic, and economic fabric of Italian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoPiccolo

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

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

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