Explore the Family Name Lochridge
The meaning of Lochridge
Scottish and Irish: altered form of Loughrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lochridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lochridge has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,757 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 38,214, a decrease of about 6.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped during this period from 594 to 580, a decline of approximately 2.36%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people decreased by around 9.09%, shifting from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #38,214 | -6.87% |
| Count | 594 | 580 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lochridge
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lochridge surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 although there was a slight decrease of 1.86% over the decade. In 2000, 96.80% identified as White which fell to 95.00% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly from 0.84% to 1.55%, an increase of 84.52%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.68% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010, an increase of 84.52%. There were no recorded individuals with the Lochridge surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.1% | 84.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.55% | 84.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |