Explore the Family Name Lonzo
The meaning of Lonzo
Altered form of French Lanciault.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lonzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lonzo" experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lonzo was ranked as the 45,909th most popular surname, with 438 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 52,851st spot with a count of only 392 individuals. This represents a decrease of 15.12% in rank and 10.5% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.75%, from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #52,851 | -15.12% |
| Count | 438 | 392 | -10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the distribution of the surname "Lonzo" has varied between different ethnic groups from 2000 to 2010. Among those identifying as White, the percentage decreased from 55.02% to 50.77%. Simultaneously, the Black community saw an increase from 38.36% to 42.86%. The Hispanic representation also increased slightly from 4.57% to 5.61%. However, the name did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year. The category of Two or more races noted a presence of 1.37% in 2000, but no presence was recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.02% | 50.77% | -7.72% |
| Black | 38.36% | 42.86% | 11.73% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 5.61% | 22.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |