Explore the Family Name Loretta
The meaning of Loretta
Italian: variant of Loreto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loretta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loretta has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450 but rose to the rank of 62,359 by 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 1.72 percent. Also, the count of people with this surname grew from 294 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, an increase of about 9.18 percent. However, in terms of proportion per 100k individuals, the change was negligible, remaining at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #62,359 | 1.72% |
| Count | 294 | 321 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loretta
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked with the Loretta surname. In 2000, 87.41 percent of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 84.74 percent by 2010. The second-largest group was Hispanic, growing from 5.44 percent in 2000 to 7.17 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname Loretta decreased from 4.08 percent to 2.80 percent over the decade. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 2.04 percent in 2000 to 2.49 percent in 2010. No data was recorded for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.41% | 84.74% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 5.44% | 7.17% | 31.8% |
| Black | 4.08% | 2.8% | -31.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.04% | 2.49% | 22.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |