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

Loula, 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 Loula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loula in America

Loula is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loula surname appeared 140 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 Loula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loula 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 Loula

The surname LOULA is thought to have originated in Greece, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Greek word "louloudi," which means "flower." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to floristry or gardening.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including Louloudes, Louloudis, and Louloudaki. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 1412 manuscript from the island of Crete, where a certain Georgios Louloudis is mentioned as a landowner.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Greece, particularly the Peloponnese region. A notable figure from this era was Petros Loula (1532-1604), a prominent merchant and shipowner from the port city of Nafplion.

During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire (1821-1832), several individuals with the surname LOULA played significant roles in the struggle for liberation. One such figure was Konstantinos Loulas (1795-1876), a military leader and member of the revolutionary government.

As Greeks began to migrate to other parts of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname LOULA also spread to different countries. One notable example is Spyridon Loulas (1881-1962), a Greek-American artist and painter who settled in New York City and became known for his depictions of urban life.

Another individual of note is Eleni Loula (1920-2003), a renowned Greek author and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and women's rights. Her plays were widely performed and acclaimed both in Greece and internationally.

It is worth noting that while the surname LOULA has its origins in Greece, it may have evolved and been adopted by families in other countries over time, particularly those with historical ties to Greek migration or cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loula

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

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

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