Explore the Family Name Lopardo
The meaning of Lopardo
Italian: probably a variant of Leopardo, from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning ‘dear’ and ‘hardy’, ‘strong’. The form Lopardus is recorded as early as the 9th century. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Americo, Conio, Federico, Luciano, Marco, Mario, Sal, Silvio, Vito.
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How common is the last name Lopardo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lopardo has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 48,293 and slightly dropped to the rank of 48,628 by 2010, a change of -0.69. Meanwhile, the number of people bearing the Lopardo surname increased from 411 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, which is a 5.6% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #48,628 | -0.69% |
| Count | 411 | 434 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lopardo
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lopardo, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of this name identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 93.67% in 2000 to 89.63% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.89% in 2000 to 8.06% in 2010, indicating more than a hundred percent change. In 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the surname Lopardo identified as Black. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaska Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 89.63% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 8.06% | 107.2% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |