Explore the Family Name Lochan
The meaning of Lochan
Indian: from a personal name from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘eyes’. This surname is also found in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and South Africa.
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How common is the last name Lochan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lochan has seen an uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 66,476th, climbing to 59,470th by 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.54%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant increase, from 278 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, a rise of 22.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased as well during this period, moving up from 0.1 to 0.12, marking a 20% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #59,470 | 10.54% |
| Count | 278 | 340 | 22.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lochan
The ethnic identity associated with the Lochan surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. It was most commonly associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, increasing from 37.77% in 2000 to 41.76% in 2010, a growth of 10.56%. There were declines for those identifying as two or more races (from 24.82% to 12.94%) and Hispanic (from 3.96% to 2.06%), while there was a substantial increase in the number of Whites from 7.91% to 13.53%. The percentage of Blacks also rose from 19.78% to 26.18%, but there was a decrease in American Indian and Alaskan Natives from 5.76% to 3.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 37.77% | 41.76% | 10.56% |
| Black | 19.78% | 26.18% | 32.36% |
| White | 7.91% | 13.53% | 71.05% |
| Two or More Races | 24.82% | 12.94% | -47.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.76% | 3.53% | -38.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 2.06% | -47.98% |