Explore the Family Name Loeper
The meaning of Loeper
North German (also Löper): occupational name for a messenger or one who made excursions into the woods (see Dutch Looper). Compare Loper. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Loeper in the United States?
The Loeper surname, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 48,380 in 2000 to 52,383 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 8.27%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Loeper surname also fell by 3.41%, with 410 people in 2000 compared to 396 people in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 13.33% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #52,383 | -8.27% |
| Count | 410 | 396 | -3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loeper
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the Loeper surname were predominantly White, although this figure saw a slight decrease from 96.83% in 2000 to 93.69% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Loeper surname holders saw a significant increase of 94.36%, rising from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. There was a small change among those identifying with two or more races, increasing to 1.52% in 2010, while the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 93.69% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.79% | 94.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |