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

Loretdemola, 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 Loretdemola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loretdemola in America

Loretdemola is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loretdemola surname appeared 149 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 Loretdemola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loretdemola 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 Loretdemola

The surname LORETDEMOLA is believed to have originated in the Catalonia region of Spain during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Catalan words "loret" meaning "laurel" and "de mola" which refers to a mill or grinding stone, suggesting the name may have been associated with a location or occupation involving laurel trees and a mill.

One of the earliest documented references to the LORETDEMOLA name can be found in a 13th-century land registry from the village of Molins de Rei, near Barcelona. The record mentions a family surnamed "Loretdemola" who owned a laurel grove and a small flour mill.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pere LORETDEMOLA (1425-1492) was a respected architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and castles in the region, including the renowned Monastery of Montserrat.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the LORETDEMOLA name spread throughout Spain and into parts of Italy and France as a result of migration and trade. One prominent individual from this era was Francesc LORETDEMOLA (1572-1644), a merchant and explorer who established trade routes between Barcelona and the Italian city of Genoa.

In the 18th century, a branch of the LORETDEMOLA family settled in the Balearic Islands, where a renowned painter named Margalida LORETDEMOLA (1712-1789) gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of island life and landscapes.

Another noteworthy figure was Josep LORETDEMOLA (1820-1897), a Catalan philosopher and educator who advocated for the preservation of the Catalan language and culture during a period of political suppression.

While the LORETDEMOLA surname is still found in parts of Spain and other regions with historical ties to Catalonia, it is considered relatively uncommon compared to other Spanish surnames. However, its unique origins and connections to laurel groves, mills, and various professions have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctive family name with deep roots in the history and cultural traditions of Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loretdemola

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

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

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