Explore the Family Name Loden
The meaning of Loden
Swedish (Lodén): from an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loden has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 17,334th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,544th position, marking a 4.56% change in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,503 in 2000 to 1,735 in 2010, a notable 15.44% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an uplift, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.59 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,334 | #16,544 | 4.56% |
| Count | 1,503 | 1,735 | 15.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.59 | 5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loden
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Loden identify as White, at 96.01% in 2000 and 94.58% in 2010, despite a marginal decrease. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, a change of 85.62%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races rose by 53.33% and 57.53% respectively. However, the percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.58% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.71% | 85.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.15% | 57.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.92% | 53.33% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |