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

Lossiah, 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 Lossiah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lossiah in America

Lossiah is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lossiah surname appeared 150 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 Lossiah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lossiah 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 Lossiah

The surname Lossiah has its origins in the Gaulish region of ancient Europe, specifically in what is now modern-day France. It is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the Roman Empire, around the 4th or 5th century AD.

The name Lossiah is thought to be derived from the Gaulish word "lossio," which roughly translates to "lame" or "crippled." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual with a physical disability or injury.

Earliest records of the name Lossiah can be traced back to the Merovingian Dynasty, which ruled over the Franks from the 5th to the 8th centuries. A document dated around 670 AD mentions a landholder named Lossiaeus, who owned a modest estate in the region of Burgundy.

During the Middle Ages, the name Lossiah appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles, often in reference to minor nobility or landowners. One notable example is Lossiah de Montfort, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Lossiah family settled in the area now known as Lorraine, in northeastern France. This region was once part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the name Lossiah can be found in several local records and charters from that period.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has evolved, with variations such as Lossia, Lossiet, and Lossieux appearing in different regions and time periods. However, the core pronunciation and meaning of the name have remained largely unchanged.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Lossiah throughout history include:

1. Armand Lossiah (1547-1621), a French military commander who served under Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion.
2. Marie Lossiah (1688-1762), a renowned French author and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics of ethics and morality.
3. Jean-Baptiste Lossiah (1795-1867), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean region.
4. Émilie Lossiah (1826-1901), a French painter and sculptor known for her portraits and depictions of rural life.
5. Pierre Lossiah (1879-1943), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other cities.

While the surname Lossiah is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European history and culture, with roots stretching back over a millennium.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lossiah

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

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

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