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

LoSchiavo, 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 LoSchiavo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LoSchiavo in America

LoSchiavo is the 26747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LoSchiavo surname appeared 910 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 LoSchiavo.

We can also compare 2010 data for LoSchiavo 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 LoSchiavo

The surname Loschiavo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "lo schiavo," which translate to "the slave." This suggests that the name may have been initially attributed to someone who was formerly enslaved or held in captivity.

The earliest known record of the Loschiavo surname dates back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the city of Naples. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Lo Schiavo" or "Lo Schiauo," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions.

One notable historical reference to the Loschiavo name can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Naples, where a record from 1532 mentions a certain Gian Battista Loschiavo, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city.

In the 17th century, the Loschiavo family gained prominence in the town of Gragnano, near Naples. Francesco Loschiavo (1622-1688) was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local courts. His son, Antonio Loschiavo (1652-1723), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned legal scholar, authoring several treatises on civil law.

Another notable figure bearing the Loschiavo surname was Vincenzo Loschiavo (1778-1842), a physician and botanist who contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants in the Campania region. His work, "Flora Medica Napolitana," published in 1824, remains an important reference in the field of ethnobotany.

In the 19th century, the Loschiavo family established itself in the city of Salerno, where Giuseppe Loschiavo (1835-1912) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Loschiavo Charitable Foundation, which provided educational opportunities and financial assistance to underprivileged families in the area.

As the Loschiavo family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Loschavio," "Loschiavo," and "Loscavio." However, the core meaning and origins remained rooted in the historical significance of the name's linguistic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LoSchiavo

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

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

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