2000
#95,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 177
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Loreti
An Italian surname derived from the masculine given name Lorenzo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 180 Americans carry the last name Loreti. That puts it at #117,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,904,191 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loreti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
180
1 in 1,904,191
Census rank
#117,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
157
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 157 bearers of the surname Loreti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 117309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loreti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loreti
The surname "LORETI" is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence and its surrounding areas.
The name "LORETI" is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel or bay tree. This plant was highly revered in ancient Roman culture, symbolizing victory, honor, and academic achievement. It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who lived near laurel groves or were involved in the cultivation or trade of these plants.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LORETI" can be found in the archives of the Florentine Republic, dating back to the late 14th century. These records mention a family of artisans and merchants who bore this surname and were actively involved in the city's thriving wool trade.
In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname "LORETI" was Guglielmo Loreti (c. 1420-1490), a renowned Florentine painter and frescoist. His works adorned several churches and public buildings throughout Florence, and he was highly regarded for his skilled portrayal of religious and mythological scenes.
During the Renaissance period, the "LORETI" name gained further prominence with the birth of Benedetto Loreti (1480-1557), a celebrated Italian painter and architect. He was a student of the renowned Raphael and contributed significantly to the development of the Mannerist style in art.
In the 17th century, Giovanni Loreti (1585-1663) was a renowned Venetian composer and organist. His works, which included both sacred and secular compositions, were widely performed and admired throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the "LORETI" surname was Filippo Loreti (1670-1742), an Italian painter and engraver. He was particularly renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured the beauty of the Italian countryside with remarkable detail and virtuosity.
Throughout the centuries, the "LORETI" name has maintained its presence in various regions of Italy, with families bearing this surname contributing to various fields, including the arts, literature, and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loreti
Among Census respondents with the surname Loreti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Loreti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Loreti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.8% · 152
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loreti
Loreti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+2 bearers (+1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 5,224 places
2020
#117,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
-22 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 16,518 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #95,567 | 177 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,791 | 179 | 0.06 | +2 bearers (+1.1%) | Down 5,224 places |
| 2020 | #117,309 | 157 | 0.05 | -22 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 16,518 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loreti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,791 | #117,309 | -16.4% |
| Count | 179 | 157 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loreti bearers went from 179 to 157 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 16,518 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,791 to #117,309.
FAQ
Loreti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loreti?
Name Census estimates that about 180 living Americans carry the surname Loreti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,904,191 residents.
How common is Loreti?
Loreti ranks #117,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 157 people with the surname Loreti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (180), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loreti.
Has Loreti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loreti went from 179 recorded bearers to 157. That is a decrease of 22 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,791 to #117,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Loreti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loreti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loreti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (152 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loreti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.8%), Hispanic (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loreti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loreti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the masculine given name Lorenzo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loreti (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Loreti?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Loreti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.