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

Lopina, 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 Lopina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopina in America

Lopina is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopina surname appeared 150 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 Lopina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lopina 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 Lopina

The surname Lopina has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in areas that are now part of modern-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name can be traced back to the 14th century, with its roots likely stemming from an occupational term or a descriptive nickname.

One potential derivation of the name Lopina is from the Slavic word "lop," which means "shovel" or "spade." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have been individuals involved in occupations related to digging, farming, or construction. Alternatively, the name could have originated as a descriptive nickname referring to a person's physical characteristics or personality traits.

Historical records from the region, including church registries and municipal documents, provide some of the earliest mentions of the Lopina surname. One notable reference is found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Dubrovnik, which lists a certain Ivan Lopina as a merchant and landowner.

The name Lopina has also been associated with various place names and locations within the Balkans. For instance, the village of Lopina in central Croatia and the Lopina River in Bosnia and Herzegovina both share the same name, suggesting a potential connection to the surname's origins.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Lopina have made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Matija Lopina (1643-1718), a Croatian Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Đakovo and Srijem in the late 17th century.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Nikola Lopina (1776-1839), a Bosnian writer and poet who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the Bosnian Serb community during the 19th century.

In the realm of art, Marija Lopina (1891-1967), a Croatian painter and illustrator, gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of Dalmatian landscapes and traditional life.

The Lopina surname has also been associated with military figures, such as Petar Lopina (1920-1995), a Yugoslav Partisan fighter and commander during World War II, who later served as a general in the Yugoslav People's Army.

Lastly, Ivan Lopina (1928-2015), a Croatian-American chemist and academic, made significant contributions to the field of inorganic chemistry, particularly in the study of metal-organic compounds and their applications.

While the surname Lopina has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopina

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

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

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