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

Losano, 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 Losano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losano in America

Losano is the 33941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losano surname appeared 670 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 Losano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losano 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 Losano

The surname Losano is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly the areas around the cities of Milan and Genoa. The name likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that Losano derives from the Latin word "lausanus," which means "from Lausanne," a city in modern-day Switzerland. This could indicate that the name originated from individuals who migrated from that region to northern Italy, perhaps as merchants or tradespeople.

Another possible origin is that Losano is a topographic surname, referring to a person who lived near a specific geographical feature, such as a woodland or a hill. In this case, the name may be derived from the Italian word "losco," meaning "shady" or "dark," potentially describing a heavily forested area.

Early records of the name Losano can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the "Liber Confraternitatis" of the Basilica of San Siro in Genoa, where a certain Giacomo Losano is listed as a member of a religious brotherhood in the year 1435.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Losano was Gian Battista Losano, a renowned architect and military engineer from Milan. Born around 1520, he is credited with the design and construction of several fortifications and defensive structures across northern Italy and parts of modern-day Switzerland.

During the 17th century, the Losano family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Genoa. Records show that in 1623, a member of this family, Niccolò Losano, was appointed as a senator in the Republic of Genoa, a prestigious position at the time.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Losano, a Baroque painter active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Genoa around 1660, his works can be found in various churches and private collections throughout Italy, showcasing his mastery of religious and mythological themes.

In the 19th century, Domenico Losano, born in 1810 in the town of Asti, gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and ceramicist. His intricate terracotta figurines and decorative pieces were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts.

Overall, the surname Losano has a rich history rooted in the cultural and artistic traditions of northern Italy, with notable bearers contributing to various fields, from architecture and engineering to the fine arts and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losano

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

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

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