Explore the Family Name Loeb
The meaning of Loeb
1. German (mainly Löb): nickname for a strong man, from Middle High German lebe, lewe ‘lion’, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a lion. 2. Jewish (western Ashkenazic; also Löb): variant of Leib (related to 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred, Otto, Erwin, Fritz, Gerda, Hans, Heinz, Herta, Lorenz, Siegfried, Sigfried.
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How common is the last name Loeb in the United States?
The surname Loeb, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9563 among all surnames in the United States but dipped to 10491 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.7%. The total count of people with this surname also slightly fell from 3119 to 3059, a -1.92% change. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Loeb decreased from 1.16 to 1.04, marking a reduction of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,563 | #10,491 | -9.7% |
| Count | 3,119 | 3,059 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.16 | 1.04 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loeb
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some shifts reported for the surname Loeb as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.78% of those with the Loeb surname identified as White, falling slightly to 92.48% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.86% to 2.58%, an increase of 38.71%. The percentage identifying as Black saw a minor decrease, from 2.76% to 2.68%. Additionally, two new ethnic groups emerged among those with this surname: Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 0.62% and 0.20% respectively, by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, increasing from 0.83% to 1.44%, a change of 73.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.48% | -1.39% |
| Black | 2.76% | 2.68% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.58% | 38.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.44% | 73.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |
Loeb ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Loeb is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 39.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.3%) and French & German (20.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 39.3% |
| British & Irish | 23.3% |
| French & German | 20.0% |
| Other | 17.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Loeb
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Loeb have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 57.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 57.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 57.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 57.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 57.00% |
What Loeb haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Loeb is G-M377, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup G-M377 is descended from haplogroup G-M201. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sternberg, Nathan, Sachs, Levinson, Sacks, Leo, Weiner, Schechter, Strauss, Zuckerman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Loeb surname are: H1, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins G-M201Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Loeb have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Loeb" Surname 59.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Loeb" Surname 34.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Loeb" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Loeb" Surname 12.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Loeb?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Loeb are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition