Explore the Family Name Lorona
The meaning of Lorona
Hispanic (Loroña): altered form of Spanish Noroña (see Norona).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lorona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lorona has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, Lorona ranked as the 55,376th most popular surname, and this rank dropped slightly to 55,619 by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.44%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 347 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, demonstrating growth of approximately 6.34%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Lorona per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,619 | -0.44% |
| Count | 347 | 369 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorona
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights. While the majority of those with the surname Lorona identify as Hispanic (85.01% in 2000 and 87.80% in 2010), there are also small percentages who identify as White or Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of Loronas identifying as White decreased from 11.24% in 2000 to 9.76% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also dropped from 2.88% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. There were no significant changes observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.01% | 87.8% | 3.28% |
| White | 11.24% | 9.76% | -13.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.88% | 1.9% | -34.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |