Explore the Family Name Loach
The meaning of Loach
English: nickname from the fish, Middle English loche ‘loach’ (Old French loche).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loach has slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 68,569 to 68,949, a change of -0.55%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 6.34% during the same period, rising from 268 to 285. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #68,949 | -0.55% |
| Count | 268 | 285 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Loach also shows some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 82.46% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 80.35% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, from 15.30% in 2000 to 17.54% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.87% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.46% | 80.35% | -2.56% |
| Black | 15.3% | 17.54% | 14.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |