Explore the Family Name Lodahl
The meaning of Lodahl
Danish: habitational name from a place so named in Jutland, lo of uncertain origin + dal ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ove.
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How common is the last name Lodahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lodahl saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lodahl was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 67,318th position, representing a positive change of 3.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals identified with this surname also grew from 262 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, indicating an upward trend of 11.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #67,318 | 3.63% |
| Count | 262 | 293 | 11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lodahl
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lodahl identify as White. In 2000, 96.95% of individuals with this name identified as White, although this figure slightly fell to 94.88% by 2010. While the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black and those reporting two or more races remained consistent at 0%, there were small increases noted among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each at 1.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.88% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |