Explore the Family Name De Loof
The meaning of De Loof
Flemish (also Deloof): probably a nickname for a boor, as a metaphor of Picardish louf, French loup ‘wolf’ with the definite article de.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Loof in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "De Loof" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th but by 2010, it had dropped to 77,264th, marking a decline of 7.9%. The total count of people with this surname also experienced a slight dip from 254 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, constituting a reduction of 2.36%. Its proportion per 100,000 people diminished by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #77,264 | -7.9% |
| Count | 254 | 248 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Loof
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "De Loof" was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly reduced to 96.37% by 2010, representing a change of -1.30%. No De Loof individuals were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, or identifying with two or more races during these years. However, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.42% of the De Loofs, a presence that was non-existent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.37% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |