LOZANO
Lozano is a Spanish surname of Iberian origin, first recorded in the early medieval period on the Iberian Peninsula. The name has been traditionally associated with Christian families in Spain and has since become a common surname throughout the Spanish‑speaking world.
The etymology of Lozano comes from the Spanish word meaning “lush” or “green”, a characteristic that suggests a toponymic connection to a verdant landscape or a green dwelling place. Bearers of the name were originally identified as those who resided in or near such an area, and the surname has been retained as a marker of that ancestral localisation.
In contemporary times, Lozano is found in a range of Spanish‑speaking countries, notably Spain, Mexico and the Philippines. The presence of the surname in the Philippines arose during the Spanish colonial period when Spanish surnames were systematically assigned to Filipino families. The name is notably common among individuals of Spanish, Mexican and Filipino descent, reflecting its broad geographic dispersion.
Historical records indicate that the surname has appeared in a variety of spellings, including Locarno, Losano, Losanna, and Losanese, variations that are frequently cited in Italian‑Swiss genealogical sources. These forms suggest a locational origin connected to the city of Locarno in the Italian‑Swiss region, whereby individuals who left Locarno were identified by their place of origin.
Several eighteenth‑century documents bear witness to the name’s use outside Spain. For instance, Pedro Lozano, son of Juan Buatista Lozano, was christened at Abenga in Genova on 1 January 1748. Likewise, Joseph Antoine Losano served as a witness at Scalenghe near Torino on 18 February 1779. These records illustrate the surname’s persistence and geographical spread across Europe during that period.
Typical given names associated with the Lozano surname
Male
- Antonio
- Carlos
- David
- Jorge
- Jose
- Juan
- Luis
- Manuel
- Michael
- Stephen
Female
- Amalia
- Ana
- Catalina
- Cristina
- Edna
- Gemma
- Maria
- Rocio
- Sonia
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 317 people named Lozano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lozano.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
