Explore the Family Name Lonardo
The meaning of Lonardo
Italian: variant of Leonardo, characteristic of central-southern Italy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Antonio, Domenic, Riccardo, Attilio, Carlo, Francesco, Fulvio, Guido, Lorenzo, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Lonardo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lonardo has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,421st in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 36,525th position, a marginal decrease of 0.29%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 580 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, indicating a 5.52% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #36,525 | -0.29% |
| Count | 580 | 612 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonardo
On the note of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lonardo surname predominantly identifies as White, with 97.59% in 2000 and 96.41% in 2010, although there was a minor decline of 1.21% during this period. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. However, the surname did see a small presence in the Hispanic community, growing from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, a change of 11.58%. Also notable is the introduction of the surname in the category of two or more races in 2010, where it registered a 0.98% presence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.41% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.12% | 11.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |