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

Loredo, 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 Loredo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loredo in America

Loredo is the 4530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loredo surname appeared 7,830 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Loredo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loredo 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 Loredo

The surname Loredo has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that Loredo is derived from the Latin word "lauretum," which means "laurel grove." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with a place or region known for its laurel trees or groves. Alternatively, it may have originated from a Latinized version of a Basque or Iberian word related to geographical features or settlements.

Early records indicate that the name Loredo was present in various parts of Spain, including Castile, Extremadura, and Andalusia. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in municipal archives and historical documents from these regions.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Loredo served as a royal advisor and diplomat under the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350). His name appears in several chronicles and royal decrees from that time period.

Another notable individual with the surname Loredo was Pedro de Loredo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the exploration and conquest of the Americas in the 16th century. He accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico and later settled in New Spain (present-day Mexico).

During the 17th century, a branch of the Loredo family established itself in the region of Extremadura, where they held land and estates. One member of this family, Francisco de Loredo y Guzmán (1620-1692), served as a military commander and played a significant role in the defense of the region against Portuguese invasions.

In Portugal, the name Loredo can be traced back to the northern regions, particularly in the province of Minho. Records from the 15th and 16th centuries mention individuals with this surname, suggesting it may have been introduced to Portugal through Spanish influence or migration.

Another notable figure bearing the Loredo name was Sebastián de Loredo (1790-1859), a Spanish military officer and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1853.

While the surname Loredo is not among the most common in Spain or Portugal today, it has a rich historical legacy and can be found in various regions of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that shaped its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loredo

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

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

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