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

Lores, 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 Lores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lores in America

Lores is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lores surname appeared 302 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 Lores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lores 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 Lores

The surname LORES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "loro," meaning "parrot." This name likely arose as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a bright, colorful personality or a talent for mimicry, much like the vibrant plumage and vocal abilities of parrots.

One of the earliest records of this surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in various municipal archives and legal documents from the 13th century onwards. Variations in spelling, such as "Loros" and "Lorens," were common during this time due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the LORES surname was Juan LORES, a renowned artist from Valencia who specialized in religious paintings and frescoes. His works can still be admired in several churches and cathedrals throughout the region.

During the Age of Exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries, many Spaniards with the LORES surname ventured to the Americas, contributing to the spread and diversification of this name across the new world. One such explorer was Pedro LORES, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in 1519.

In the 18th century, a prominent LORES family established itself in Andalusia, where they owned vast estates and played a significant role in the region's agricultural and political spheres. One member of this family, María LORES (1742-1812), was a respected philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of local institutions.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was the 19th-century Spanish novelist and playwright, Ramón LORES (1808-1879). His literary works, which often explored themes of social commentary and satire, earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime.

As the LORES surname spread across Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, it became associated with various place names and variations. For instance, the town of Lores in Galicia likely derived its name from early settlers bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lores

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

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

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