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

Losardo, 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 Losardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losardo in America

Losardo is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losardo surname appeared 301 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 Losardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losardo 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 Losardo

The surname Losardo originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lusardus," which referred to a person who lived in a wooded area or forest. The name may have also been influenced by the Italian word "losco," meaning squinting or cross-eyed.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Losardo can be found in records from the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a man named Guglielmo Losardo was mentioned as a landowner and merchant.

During the Renaissance period, the Losardo family gained prominence in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. Several members of the family were involved in the local government and held positions of power in various cities, including Cosenza and Reggio Calabria.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Losardo (1509-1578) was a respected scholar and philosopher. He authored several works on theology and metaphysics, and was known for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the Losardo family settled in the city of Naples. One member, Antonio Losardo (1673-1744), became a prominent architect and was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the Neapolitan style.

During the 18th century, the Losardo surname appeared in records from the island of Sicily. A man named Vincenzo Losardo (1724-1798) was a renowned painter who specialized in religious themes and was commissioned to create works for various churches and monasteries throughout the island.

In the 19th century, the Losardo family spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. Emilio Losardo (1848-1920), born in Calabria, was a successful businessman who established a thriving import-export company in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Throughout its history, the Losardo surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artists, scholars, and public figures. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings in the forests of medieval Italy, it has left a lasting legacy across multiple generations and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losardo

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

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

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