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

Lozan, 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 Lozan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lozan in America

Lozan is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lozan surname appeared 117 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 Lozan.

The history of the last name Lozan

The surname LOZAN has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "lozano," which means "luxuriant" or "verdant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a lush or green area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOZAN surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a man named Juan LOZAN was mentioned in 1492. Additionally, a document from the city of Seville in 1521 references a woman named María LOZAN.

In the 16th century, the LOZAN name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, with records showing individuals with this surname in regions such as Catalonia and Aragon. Some variations of the spelling include LOZANO, LOZANA, and LOZANES.

One notable figure with the LOZAN surname was Pedro LOZAN (1555-1623), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Valencia and studied under Juan de Joanes, a renowned Renaissance painter.

Another individual of note was Francisca LOZAN (1620-1685), a Spanish writer and poet from Madrid. She was part of a literary circle known as the "Academia de los Nocturnos" and published several works during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, a man named Gaspar LOZAN (1678-1742) gained fame as a Spanish composer and organist. He served as the court musician for King Philip V and composed numerous works for the church and theater.

Moving into the 19th century, Juan LOZAN (1815-1887) was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, María LOZAN (1892-1974) was a Spanish painter and illustrator known for her works depicting scenes from everyday life in Spain.

While the LOZAN surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and some European countries, due to migration and various historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lozan

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

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 Lozan 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.

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

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