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

Loro, 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 Loro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loro in America

Loro is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loro surname appeared 131 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 Loro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loro 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 Loro

The surname Loro is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel, a plant associated with victory and excellence in ancient Rome.

Many linguists suggest that Loro was initially used as a nickname for individuals who lived near laurel groves or possessed qualities reminiscent of the laurel plant, such as resilience or perseverance. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various Italian manuscripts and records from cities like Florence, Genoa, and Venice.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Loro surname was Pietro Loro, a renowned Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived in the late 13th century. His travels and business ventures across Europe and the Mediterranean region helped establish the name's prominence.

In the 14th century, the Loro family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and held influential positions within the city's government. Matteo Loro, born in 1328, was a respected admiral in the Genoese navy, known for his strategic skills in naval battles against rival maritime powers.

During the Renaissance period, the Loro surname became associated with the arts and culture. Girolamo Loro (1490-1563), a Florentine artist, was renowned for his intricate frescoes and murals adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.

The name Loro also gained recognition in the realm of literature. Antonio Loro (1570-1642), a Venetian poet and playwright, was celebrated for his comedic works that satirized the societal norms of his time.

In the 19th century, the Loro family made their mark in the field of science. Giuseppe Loro (1812-1887), a botanist from Genoa, contributed significantly to the study of Mediterranean flora, publishing several influential works on the subject.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the Loro surname throughout history, highlighting the name's rich Italian heritage and its association with various areas of human endeavor, from trade and politics to art, literature, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loro

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

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

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