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

Losa, 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 Losa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losa in America

Losa is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losa surname appeared 382 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 Losa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losa 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 Losa

The surname Losa has its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Asturias, Cantabria, and parts of northern Castile. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "laurus," which means laurel or bay tree, possibly indicating a connection to a place where laurel trees were abundant or a family's involvement in the cultivation of these trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Losa can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded information about the landholdings and nobility of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Losa, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Losa was Juan de Losa, a military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the campaign to drive the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during the conquest of Granada in 1492.

During the 16th century, the Losa family expanded their presence in the region, with members holding positions of influence in various communities. One such individual was Pedro de Losa, who served as the mayor of the town of Liébana in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Losa family was Alonso de Losa, a scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics related to theology and philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable figure with the surname Losa was María de Losa, a 19th-century artist and painter from the Basque region of Spain. Her works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, were celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.

Throughout its history, the surname Losa has also been associated with various place names in northern Spain, such as Losa del Obispo, a municipality in the province of Valencia, and Losa de Riofrío, a town in the province of Segovia. These place names may have influenced the spread and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losa

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

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

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