2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lungaro
An Italian surname derived from the word 'lungo' meaning 'long' or 'tall'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Lungaro. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lungaro 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Lungaro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lungaro
The surname "LUNGARO" is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "longarius," which means "elongated" or "stretched out," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature associated with the family's place of origin.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable example is the mention of a "Lungaro da Bergamo" in a document dated 1274, referring to an individual hailing from the city of Bergamo.
During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore the surname Lungaro. Among them was Antonio Lungaro, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived in Venice between 1459 and 1512. His works adorned various churches and palaces throughout the Venetian Republic, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance style.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Gian Battista Lungaro, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Padua. Born in 1520, he gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the Lungaro family produced several influential figures in the realm of law and jurisprudence. Notably, Girolamo Lungaro (1587-1661) served as a renowned jurist and legal advisor to the Venetian Republic, playing a crucial role in shaping the city's legal framework during his lifetime.
The name Lungaro can also be traced back to various place names and geographical locations within northern Italy. For instance, the village of Lungaro in the province of Bergamo is believed to have derived its name from the same linguistic root, potentially indicating a connection between the surname and the region's topography.
Throughout the centuries, the Lungaro surname has been documented in various historical records, manuscripts, and official documents, solidifying its Italian heritage and providing insights into the family's rich history and contributions to various fields, from the arts to academia and law.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lungaro
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lungaro 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 Lungaro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lungaro
Lungaro 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
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+16 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,249 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-19 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,240 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +16 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 4,249 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 18,240 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 Lungaro 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 | #124,548 | #142,788 | -14.6% |
| Count | 138 | 119 | -13.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lungaro bearers went from 138 to 119 (-13.8% change). The surname moved down 18,240 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #142,788.
FAQ
Lungaro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lungaro?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Lungaro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Lungaro?
Lungaro ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Lungaro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lungaro.
Has Lungaro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lungaro went from 138 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 19 (-13.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #124,548 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Lungaro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (2.5%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lungaro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lungaro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (5.0%), Black (2.5%). 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 Lungaro (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 Lungaro mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word 'lungo' meaning 'long' or 'tall'. 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 Lungaro (0.04 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 share the surname Lungaro?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.