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

Loria, 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 Loria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loria in America

Loria is the 16214th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loria surname appeared 1,781 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loria 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 Loria

The surname LORIA is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated from the town of Loria in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, when the town was known as "Lauretum" in Latin.

In the early 15th century, the name LORIA appeared in various historical records and documents from the area around Treviso, a city located near Loria. These records suggest that the name was associated with landowners and prominent families in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LORIA can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the year 1238. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Loria," suggesting that the surname was already in use during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the LORIA family played a significant role in the artistic and cultural life of northern Italy. Sebastiano Loria (1511-1562), a renowned painter from the Venetian school, is considered one of the most notable figures with this surname. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, another prominent individual with the surname LORIA was Gasparo Loria (1622-1695), a Jesuit mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of curves and surfaces.

The name LORIA has also been associated with various place names in the Veneto region. For example, the town of Loria itself was once known as "Lauretum" or "Lauredo," derived from the Latin word for laurel, which was abundant in the area.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the surname LORIA, including:

1. Achille Loria (1857-1943), an Italian economist and sociologist known for his work on land rent and distribution of wealth.
2. Giovanni Loria (1789-1846), an Italian poet and playwright who wrote in the Neapolitan dialect.
3. Arturo Loria (1865-1923), an Italian mathematician renowned for his contributions to algebraic geometry and the theory of algebraic surfaces.
4. Vittorio Loria (1891-1967), an Italian film director and screenwriter active during the early 20th century.
5. Lamberto Loria (1926-2021), an Italian politician and member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1972 to 1992.

While the surname LORIA has its roots in the Veneto region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance and connection to the town of Loria remain an integral part of its etymology and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loria

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

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

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