2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Losolla
A surname of Italian origin meaning "of the sun".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Losolla. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Losolla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Losolla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Losolla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Losolla
The surname LOSOLLA has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the area around the city of Naples. The name LOSOLLA is thought to be derived from the Italian word "losco," which means "squinting" or "cross-eyed."
One of the earliest references to the name LOSOLLA can be found in a document from the year 1492, which mentions a certain Giacomo LOSOLLA who was a merchant in the city of Naples. This document provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family called LOSOLLA residing in the town of Sorrento, located on the Amalfi Coast. This family was known for their involvement in the local fishing industry, and their name can be found in several maritime records from that era.
One notable individual bearing the surname LOSOLLA was Tommaso LOSOLLA, a artist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his skilled work as a painter and fresco artist, and several of his works can still be found in churches and buildings throughout Naples and the surrounding areas.
During the 17th century, the name LOSOLLA appears in various documents related to the wine-making industry in the region of Campania. This suggests that some members of the LOSOLLA family were involved in the production and trade of wine during that time.
In the 18th century, a man named Gennaro LOSOLLA gained recognition as a scholar and philosopher. He was born in 1715 in the town of Gragnano, near Naples, and wrote several treatises on subjects ranging from theology to natural philosophy.
Another notable figure with the surname LOSOLLA was Antonio LOSOLLA, who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Italian parliament during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel II.
Throughout its history, the surname LOSOLLA has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and politicians. While the name originated in the region of Campania, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even to other countries due to migration and immigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Losolla
Among Census respondents with the surname Losolla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Losolla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Losolla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.7% · 101
- White6.4% · 7
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Losolla
Losolla appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Losolla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Losolla bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Losolla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Losolla?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Losolla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Losolla?
Losolla ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Losolla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Losolla.
Has Losolla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Losolla went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Losolla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Losolla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Losolla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Losolla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.7%), White (6.4%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Losolla (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Losolla mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "of the sun". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Losolla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Losolla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.