Explore the Family Name Lordi
The meaning of Lordi
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of a nickname orpossibly a topographic name from Italian lordo or Sicilian lordu ‘dirty, muddy, turbid (of water)’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Onofrio, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lordi in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lordi has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lordi was ranked 39,240th most popular in the U.S., and by 2010 it had slipped to 40,745th. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Lordi surname increased slightly from 528 to 536 during the same period. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #40,745 | -3.84% |
| Count | 528 | 536 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lordi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lordi. In 2000, nearly 97% of those with the Lordi surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to approximately 95% by 2010. Meanwhile, representation from other ethnicities rose: the Hispanic population increased by 12% and those reporting two or more races almost doubled. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase, though the specific number was suppressed for privacy. There was no reported change for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 94.96% | -2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.87% | 96.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.49% | 12.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |