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

Loriga, 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 Loriga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loriga in America

Loriga is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loriga surname appeared 100 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 Loriga.

The history of the last name Loriga

The surname LORIGA has its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Castile and León, where it was first recorded in the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "loriga," which refers to a type of armor made of overlapping metal plates or leather scales, worn by soldiers and knights during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LORIGA surname can be found in the town of Loriguilla, located in the province of Valencia. This town's name is believed to be derived from the word "loriga," suggesting that the surname may have originated from this area or that early bearers of the name were involved in the production or trade of this type of armor.

In the 16th century, the LORIGA surname appears in various historical records, including church registers and municipal documents. One notable example is Juan de Loriga, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

During the 17th century, the LORIGA family expanded its presence across Spain, with various branches establishing themselves in different regions. One prominent figure from this period was Diego de Loriga, a Spanish cleric and writer who served as the Archbishop of Seville from 1650 to 1663.

In the 18th century, the LORIGA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Juan Antonio de Loriga y Rozas (1718-1793), a Spanish military officer and engineer who served as the Governor of Cartagena de Indias (modern-day Colombia) from 1783 to 1789.

The 19th century saw the emergence of José María Loriga y Herrera-Dávila (1805-1876), a Spanish nobleman and politician who served as the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs under Queen Isabella II.

In more recent times, one notable bearer of the LORIGA surname was Julio Loriga (1920-2015), a Spanish businessman and philanthropist who founded the Loriga Group, a successful family-owned company specializing in engineering and construction.

Throughout its history, the LORIGA surname has been associated with various professions, including military service, clerical roles, politics, and business. While its origins can be traced back to the armory trade, the name has evolved to represent a significant part of Spanish heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loriga

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

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 Loriga 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.

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

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