Explore the Family Name Losoya
The meaning of Losoya
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Lozoya. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Eduardo, Ramon, Ruben, Guadalupe, Jesus, Juanita, Manuel, Ramiro, Santos, Agustina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Losoya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Losoya has seen steady growth. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15464th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 15080th spot, indicating a growth of 2.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1739 in 2000 to 1956 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 12.48%. The proportion of people bearing the Losoya surname for every 100,000 people grew from 0.64 to 0.66 during the same period, showing a change of approximately 3.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,464 | #15,080 | 2.48% |
| Count | 1,739 | 1,956 | 12.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.66 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Losoya
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Losoya surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers identify as Hispanic. In 2000, around 94.02% identified as Hispanic, slightly decreasing to 92.89% in 2010. White bearers of the surname increased from 5.41% to 6.13% over the decade. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 census, though they were not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.02% | 92.89% | -1.2% |
| White | 5.41% | 6.13% | 13.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |