Explore the Family Name Lo Vallo
The meaning of Lo Vallo
Italian (southern; also Lovallo): habitational name for someone from Vallo della Lucania, in the province of Salerno, with the addition of the definite article lo. Compare Vallo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Canio, Donato, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Lo Vallo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lo Vallo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,381st in terms of popularity, falling to 37,492nd by 2010 - a decrease of 3.05%. Despite this fall in rank, the number of individuals bearing this surname actually increased from 581 in 2000 to 594 in 2010, an increase of 2.24%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of people with the surname Lo Vallo per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #37,492 | -3.05% |
| Count | 581 | 594 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lo Vallo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Lo Vallo identify as White. In 2000, 97.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.63% in 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, which increased from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. The data did not record any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent, nor did it record any individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.63% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.36% | 37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |