Explore the Family Name Loa
The meaning of Loa
1. Spanish: perhaps a nickname from loa ‘praise’, from a derivative of Latin laudare ‘to praise’. Compare De Loa. 2. Basque: unexplained. Compare De Loa. 3. Samoan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loa in the United States?
The surname "Loa" has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 27,970 but rose to 23,397 by 2010, an increase of 16.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 807 in 2000 to 1,087 in 2010, a jump of 34.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly increased by 23.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #23,397 | 16.35% |
| Count | 807 | 1,087 | 34.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.37 | 23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loa
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Loa," again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 2.55%, bringing the total to 73.32% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.02% to 14.17%, while those identifying as White also dropped by 17.76% to 7.64%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 89.69% to reach 4.23%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.5% | 73.32% | 2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.48% | 14.17% | -14.02% |
| White | 9.29% | 7.64% | -17.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 4.23% | 89.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |