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

Lullo, 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 Lullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lullo in America

Lullo is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lullo surname appeared 364 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 Lullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lullo 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 Lullo

The surname LULLO originates from Italy, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the medieval Italian word "lullo," which meant "small hill" or "small mound." This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

In the late 13th century, the name LULLO appeared in several historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable mention was found in a 1287 document from the city of Perugia, where a certain "Ser Lullo di Montefalco" was listed as a witness to a legal transaction.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname LULLO was Giacomo Lullo, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. Giacomo's name appeared in various trade records and contracts from the period, indicating his involvement in the thriving textile industry of the time.

In the 15th century, the LULLO surname gained prominence in the city of Siena, where it was associated with a noble family. One notable member was Ludovico Lullo (1420-1498), a renowned philosopher and theologian who studied at the University of Siena and authored several influential works on religion and ethics.

Another historical figure was Bartolomeo Lullo (1490-1560), a skilled architect from the town of Montepulciano. Bartolomeo is credited with designing several notable churches and public buildings in his hometown, as well as contributing to the construction of the famous Palazzo dei Priori in Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the LULLO surname was also associated with the arts. Pietro Lullo (1515-1592), a painter from the city of Arezzo, gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches throughout Tuscany.

As the centuries passed, the LULLO surname spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family established itself in the city of Naples, where Giuseppe Lullo (1725-1789) became a respected lawyer and judge.

Throughout its long history, the surname LULLO has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and nobility. While its origins may have been humble, referring to those who lived near small hills, the name has left a lasting imprint on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lullo

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

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

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