Explore the Family Name Losada
The meaning of Losada
1. Spanish and Portuguese: topographic name for someone who lived by an area paved with flagstones, Spanish losada (from losar ‘to pave’, a derivative of losa, a word of pre-Roman origin, meaning a flat stone slab). 2. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the name in 1 above at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Fernando, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Alonso, Angel, Claudio, Enrique, Joaquin, Pilar.
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How common is the last name Losada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Losada' increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 29,964 in 2000 to 26,932 in 2010, indicating a change of 10.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 21.92%, from 739 in 2000 to 901 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which also increased from 0.27 to 0.31 during the same period, marking a 14.81% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #26,932 | 10.12% |
| Count | 739 | 901 | 21.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.31 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Losada
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Losada', as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest group identifying with this surname in both 2000 and 2010 was Hispanic, with 79.84% and 82.02% respectively, marking a slight increase over the decade. On the contrary, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and those who identify with two or more races decreased between 2000 and 2010. The largest drop was seen among the Asian/Pacific Islanders, decreasing by 31.97%. The White ethnicity also saw a decrease of 5.21%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname 'Losada' in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.84% | 82.02% | 2.73% |
| White | 16.51% | 15.65% | -5.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 1.66% | -31.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.55% | -19.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |