Explore the Family Name Lodes
The meaning of Lodes
English: topographic name for someone living by a path, road, or watercourse, Middle English lode (the usual form from Old English gelād; compare Lade), or a habitational name from any of several minor places called with this word, for example Load in Somerset or Lode in Cambridgeshire and Gloucestershire.
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How common is the last name Lodes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Lodes' has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname increased slightly from 34,949 to 34,835 over this decade, indicating a subtle rise in its use across the country. Furthermore, the number of people bearing the 'Lodes' name also rose by 6.06%, from 611 to 648 individuals. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 declined slightly by 4.35%, suggesting a relative decrease compared to the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #34,835 | 0.33% |
| Count | 611 | 648 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lodes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lodes' has remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, about 94.44% of those bearing the surname identified as White, showing no change over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the 'Lodes' surname identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase of 41.36%, rising from 2.95% to 4.17%. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2000, a small proportion (1.64%) identified as belonging to two or more races but this figure dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.17% | 41.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |