2000
#15,473
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,737
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.64
Rare Last name
Loria
A topographic surname referring to a laurel tree or grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,108 Americans carry the last name Loria. That puts it at #15,372 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.61 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 162,597 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loria 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
2.1K
1 in 162,597
Census rank
#15,372
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,838 bearers of the surname Loria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.61 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15372nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loria, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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of the earliest recorded instances of the name LORIA can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the year 1238.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loria
Among Census respondents with the surname Loria, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Loria 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 Loria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.8% · 1,155
- Hispanic or Latino26.5% · 487
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.8% · 144
- Two or more races1.7% · 31
- Black or African American1.0% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loria
Loria 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
#16,214
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,781
+44 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Down 741 places
2020
#15,372
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,838
+57 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Up 842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,473 | 1,737 | 0.64 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,214 | 1,781 | 0.60 | +44 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 741 places |
| 2020 | #15,372 | 1,838 | 0.61 | +57 bearers (+3.2%) | Up 842 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 Loria 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 | #16,214 | #15,372 | 5.2% |
| Count | 1,781 | 1,838 | 3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.60 | 0.61 | 2.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loria bearers went from 1,781 to 1,838 (+3.2% change). The surname moved up 842 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,214 to #15,372.
FAQ
Loria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loria?
Name Census estimates that about 2,108 living Americans carry the surname Loria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 162,597 residents.
How common is Loria?
Loria ranks #15,372 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.61 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,838 people with the surname Loria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,108), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.61 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.61 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Loria.
Has Loria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loria went from 1,781 recorded bearers to 1,838. That is an increase of 57 (+3.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,214 to #15,372.
What does the Census say about the background of Loria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loria, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.8%). 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 Loria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.8% (1,155 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (62.8%), Hispanic (26.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.8%). 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 Loria (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 Loria mean?
A topographic surname referring to a laurel tree or grove. 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 Loria (0.61 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 Loria?
Find out how common the surname Loria is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.