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

Lozano, 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 Lozano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lozano in America

Lozano is the 577th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lozano surname appeared 57,779 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 20 people would have the surname Lozano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lozano 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 Lozano

The surname Lozano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "lozano," which means "vigorous" or "flourishing." The name likely originated in the northern regions of Spain, where it was initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who appeared strong and healthy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lozano can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), which details hunting expeditions undertaken by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a certain Diego Lozano, who was likely a member of the king's hunting party.

The name Lozano also appears in various historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, during the height of Spanish exploration and colonization. One notable figure was Juan Lozano, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés. Juan Lozano was born in Seville in 1498 and died in Mexico City in 1572.

In the 17th century, Francisco Lozano (1609-1667) was a Spanish painter and engraver who achieved considerable fame for his religious artwork and engravings. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another historical figure with the surname Lozano was Pedro Lozano (1697-1752), a Jesuit missionary and historian who spent several years in Paraguay. He wrote an important chronicle titled "Historia de la Conquista del Paraguay, Río de la Plata y Tucumán" (History of the Conquest of Paraguay, Río de la Plata, and Tucumán), which provides valuable insights into the colonization of South America.

During the 19th century, José María Lozano (1815-1873) was a prominent Mexican lawyer, politician, and writer. He served as a member of the Mexican Congress and was a staunch advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples.

Over time, the surname Lozano has spread across various regions of Spain and Latin America, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different areas. While the name originated as a descriptive surname, it has since become a well-established and widely recognized surname in the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lozano

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

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

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