Explore the Family Name Lochner
The meaning of Lochner
German: variant of Locher. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz, Egon, Erna, Erwin, Helmut, Horst, Irmgard, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Lochner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lochner saw a slight decrease in rank from 14,628 in 2000 to 14,695 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Lochner surname increased by 8.47%, changing from 1865 in 2000 to 2023 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.69 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,628 | #14,695 | -0.46% |
| Count | 1,865 | 2,023 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lochner
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Lochner identify as white, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 97.53% in 2000 to 95.70% in 2010. There's also been an increase in diversity among the Lochner population over the decade, as shown by the rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.70% to 0.84%, and Hispanic, from 0.97% to 1.53%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.43% to 1.33%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals identified under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.7% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.53% | 57.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.33% | 209.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.84% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |