Explore the Family Name Lochard
The meaning of Lochard
1. Scottish: variant of Lockhart. 2. French: from a derivative of Old French loche ‘loach’, later also ‘species of giant slug’, hence, in the latter case, a nickname for a slow man. This surname is also found in Haiti.
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How common is the last name Lochard in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lochard experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lochard was ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname in the United States, with 279 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 81,772, indicating a decrease in its popularity by approximately 23.38%. The number of people named Lochard also decreased to 231, which represents a reduction of 17.2% over the decade. The proportion per 100k population also saw a drop of 20.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #81,772 | -23.38% |
| Count | 279 | 231 | -17.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lochard
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Lochard, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (54.12%) or Black (41.22%). However, by 2010, the percentage of self-identified White individuals had decreased by 20.01% to 43.29%, while those identifying as Black increased by 27.07% to 52.38%. Notably, there was no change in the number who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years. The percentage identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, from 2.87% in 2000. Meanwhile, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 2.16% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41.22% | 52.38% | 27.07% |
| White | 54.12% | 43.29% | -20.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |