Explore the Family Name Loarca
The meaning of Loarca
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala): altered form of Asturian-Leonese Luarca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loarca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loarca has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, Loarca ranked 65,298th in popularity among all surnames in the United States but jumped up to 48,995th by 2010 - an impressive increase of nearly 25%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a significant surge. There were 284 people with the surname Loarca recorded in the 2000 census, and this figure rose by over 51% to 430 in the 2010 census. Consequently, the proportion of people named Loarca per 100k increased by 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #48,995 | 24.97% |
| Count | 284 | 430 | 51.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loarca
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Loarca is predominantly Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost 95% identified as Hispanic, although this percentage dropped slightly to approximately 92% by 2010. The white representation within the Loarca surname also increased from 3.87% in 2000 to 4.65% in 2010. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with a small representation of 2.56%, which was not present in the 2000 data. The categories of "Two or more races," "Black," and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" did not show any proportionate change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.72% | 92.09% | -2.78% |
| White | 3.87% | 4.65% | 20.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |