2000
#4,945
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,521
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.42
Uncommon Last name
Lozada
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places called Lozada, derived from "losa" meaning "slab".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,785 Americans carry the last name Lozada. That puts it at #3,678 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 31,781 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lozada 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
11K
1 in 31,781
Census rank
#3,678
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.4K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,405 bearers of the surname Lozada in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3678th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozada, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.5%) and White (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lozada
The surname Lozada has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.
Lozada is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "loza," which means ceramic or glazed earthenware. This connection suggests that the name may have been occupational in nature, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of pottery or ceramic wares.
In Spain, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lozada can be found in the historic municipality of Lugo, located in the northwestern region of Galicia. The name appears in medieval documents from the 13th century, indicating its presence in the area during that time.
During the 15th century, there are records of a notable figure named Juan de Lozada, who was a Spanish conquistador and explorer. He participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands and later accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.
Another historically significant individual bearing the surname Lozada was Bartolomé de Lozada, a Spanish explorer and navigator who lived in the early 16th century. He played a role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean region and the coasts of South America.
In the realm of literature, the name Lozada is also associated with Miguel de Lozada, a Spanish poet and playwright from the 17th century. Born in Madrid in 1628, he was known for his works in the Spanish Golden Age of literature.
Moving forward in time, José Lozada Llaca, born in 1892 in Mexico, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit in Mexico during the 1940s.
It is worth mentioning that variations of the name, such as Losada and Louzada, can also be found in historical records, particularly in regions like Galicia and Portugal, where the name has deep roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lozada
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozada, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.5%) and White (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lozada 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 Lozada surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.6% · 8,055
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.5% · 611
- White5.4% · 509
- Black or African American1.2% · 116
- Two or more races1.1% · 101
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lozada
Lozada appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,969
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,959
+2,438 bearers (+37.4%)
Per 100,000 3.04
Rank movement Up 976 places
2020
#3,678
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,405
+446 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 3.15
Rank movement Up 291 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,945 | 6,521 | 2.42 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,969 | 8,959 | 3.04 | +2,438 bearers (+37.4%) | Up 976 places |
| 2020 | #3,678 | 9,405 | 3.15 | +446 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 291 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 Lozada 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 | #3,969 | #3,678 | 7.3% |
| Count | 8,959 | 9,405 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 3.04 | 3.15 | 3.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lozada bearers went from 8,959 to 9,405 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 291 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,969 to #3,678.
FAQ
Lozada surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lozada?
Name Census estimates that about 10,785 living Americans carry the surname Lozada. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 31,781 residents.
How common is Lozada?
Lozada ranks #3,678 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,405 people with the surname Lozada. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,785), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Lozada.
Has Lozada become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lozada went from 8,959 recorded bearers to 9,405. That is an increase of 446 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,969 to #3,678.
What does the Census say about the background of Lozada?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozada, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.5%) and White (5.4%). 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 Lozada in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (8,055 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lozada appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.5%), White (5.4%). 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 Lozada (2000, 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 Lozada mean?
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places called Lozada, derived from "losa" meaning "slab". 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 Lozada (3.15 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 common is the surname Lozada?
You can see how many people are called Lozada on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.