Explore the Family Name Losito
The meaning of Losito
Italian (southern): habitational name from Loseto in Bari province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Antonio, Gaetano, Giacomo, Rocco, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Losito in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Losito has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Losito ranked 29,598th and rose slightly to rank 30,477th by 2010, showing a marginal decline of 2.97%. The count of individuals bearing the name Losito increased from 751 in 2000 to 766 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 2.0%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, which indicates a drop of 7.14% in its overall share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #30,477 | -2.97% |
| Count | 751 | 766 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Losito
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Losito, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 94.94% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.26% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Losito surname identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 3.06% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 0.67% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010, while those identifying as having two or more races increased from 0.93% to 1.04%. It's important to note that no individuals with the Losito surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.26% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.39% | 10.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.04% | 11.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.65% | -2.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |