Explore the Family Name Loerzel
The meaning of Loerzel
German (Lörzel): from a diminutive of Lörtsch (see Loerch).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loerzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loerzel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 57,544 in 2000 to 58,042 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 0.87%. However, the count, or number of individuals bearing this surname, slightly increased from 331 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, which is an increase of approximately 5.74%. The proportion per 100k didn't change remaining at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #58,042 | -0.87% |
| Count | 331 | 350 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loerzel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were some changes over the decade. The majority of people with the Loerzel surname identified as White, although this percentage declined from 97.58% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. The data shows that there was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic ethnic groups in 2000. By 2010, however, some diversity had emerged within those carrying the Loerzel surname. Specifically, 1.43% of individuals identified as Hispanic, 1.71% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 2.57% reported being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 93.43% | -4.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |