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

Loso, 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 Loso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loso in America

Loso is the 39419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loso surname appeared 558 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 Loso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loso 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 Loso

The surname LOSO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Lombardy region, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "loso," meaning "muddy" or "marshy," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOSO name can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Giacomo LOSO was mentioned in a document dated 1235. This document pertained to a land dispute, indicating that the LOSO family may have been landowners or involved in agricultural activities during that time.

In the 14th century, the name LOSO appeared in the records of the city of Bergamo, where a certain Pietro LOSO was listed as a member of the local guild of weavers. This suggests that the LOSO family had diversified into various trades and professions by that point.

During the Renaissance period, the LOSO name gained prominence with the birth of the renowned painter and architect, Giovanni Battista LOSO (1508-1564). Born in Cremona, his works can still be admired in various churches and buildings across northern Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of the LOSO family.

In the 17th century, a branch of the LOSO family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as wealthy landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this era was Vincenzo LOSO (1625-1691), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in the city of Palermo.

Another prominent individual bearing the LOSO surname was the philosopher and theologian, Girolamo LOSO (1720-1789). Born in Milan, he was a respected scholar known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the LOSO name has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as "Losi," "Losio," and "Losini," reflecting the regional variations and language evolutions that occurred over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loso

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

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

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