2000
#734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 42,567
First available Census row
Per 100,000 15.78
Uncommon Last name
Lozano
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating an origin from any of several places named Lozano, meaning "lush" or "exuberant."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 65,569 Americans carry the last name Lozano. That puts it at #576 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 19.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 5,227 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lozano 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lozano with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
66K
1 in 5,227
Census rank
#576
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
19.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
57K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 57,179 bearers of the surname Lozano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 19.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 576th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lozano
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lozano 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 Lozano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.7% · 51,879
- White6.3% · 3,620
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 1,061
- Two or more races0.4% · 246
- Black or African American0.4% · 232
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 141
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lozano
Lozano 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
#577
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 57,779
+15,212 bearers (+35.7%)
Per 100,000 19.59
Rank movement Up 157 places
2020
#576
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 57,179
-600 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 19.13
Rank movement Up 1 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #734 | 42,567 | 15.78 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #577 | 57,779 | 19.59 | +15,212 bearers (+35.7%) | Up 157 places |
| 2020 | #576 | 57,179 | 19.13 | -600 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 1 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 Lozano 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 | #577 | #576 | 0.2% |
| Count | 57,779 | 57,179 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 19.59 | 19.13 | -2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lozano bearers went from 57,779 to 57,179 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 1 positions in the national ranking, going from #577 to #576.
FAQ
Lozano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lozano?
Name Census estimates that about 65,569 living Americans carry the surname Lozano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 5,227 residents.
How common is Lozano?
Lozano ranks #576 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 19.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 19 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 57,179 people with the surname Lozano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (65,569), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 19.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 19.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 19 of them to have the surname Lozano.
Has Lozano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lozano went from 57,779 recorded bearers to 57,179. That is a decrease of 600 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #577 to #576.
What does the Census say about the background of Lozano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lozano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Lozano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (51,879 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lozano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.7%), White (6.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Lozano (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 Lozano mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname indicating an origin from any of several places named Lozano, meaning "lush" or "exuberant." 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 Lozano (19.13 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 many people have the last name Lozano?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Lozano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.