Explore the Family Name Loerch
The meaning of Loerch
Swiss German (Lörch): nickname for a left-handed or clumsy person, from Middle High German lerz ‘left’, East Franconian lorz.
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How common is the last name Loerch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loerch has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname in the United States with 265 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 74,141 and the count of people with this surname dipped to 261. This represents a rank change of -7.14% and a count change of -1.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #74,141 | -7.14% |
| Count | 265 | 261 | -1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loerch
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Loerch identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 99% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, starting from 0% in 2000 and reaching 2.3% a decade later. No individuals with the surname Loerch identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, no one reported having two or more races in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.93% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |