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

Losco, 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 Losco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losco in America

Losco is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losco surname appeared 331 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 Losco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losco 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 Losco

The surname Losco has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, and can be traced back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "luscus," which means "one-eyed" or "squinting," suggesting that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with a vision impairment.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Losco can be found in medieval documents from the city of Milan and its surrounding areas. The name appears in various forms, such as Loschi, Loscho, and Losco, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Losco was Giovanni Losco, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the 13th century. Records indicate that he owned extensive property in the area around Milan and was a prominent figure in local affairs.

In the 14th century, the name Losco gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Losco (1365-1441), a renowned scholar and humanist from the city of Vicenza. He was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the revival of classical literature during the Renaissance.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Losco (1472-1537), a Milanese painter and architect who worked on various religious and secular buildings in and around Milan. His works can still be admired in several churches and palaces in the region.

During the 16th century, the Losco family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Bergamo. One of its members, Bartolomeo Losco (1520-1589), was a successful merchant and banker who played an influential role in the city's economic affairs.

In the realm of literature, Giambattista Losco (1648-1717) was a renowned poet and playwright from Verona. His works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural richness of the Italian literary tradition.

As the Losco surname spread across Italy over the centuries, it became associated with various regions and localities. Some examples of place names linked to the surname include Losco di Cermenate, a small town near Milan, and Losco di Losine, a village in the province of Brescia.

While the name Losco may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it eventually evolved into a respected surname with a rich history and cultural significance in Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losco

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

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

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