Explore the Family Name Loesche
The meaning of Loesche
German (Lösche): 1. variant of Loesch. 2. occupational name for a fireman, from Middle High German leschen ‘to extinguish’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Loesche in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loesche has decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,577 but in 2010, it dropped to 69,392, which is an overall decrease of 10.89%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 299 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.35%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #69,392 | -10.89% |
| Count | 299 | 283 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loesche
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Loesche, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.66% identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 95.76% in 2010, a change of -0.93%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, going from 3.01% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010, a growth of 17.28%. As for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.76% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 3.53% | 17.28% |
| 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% |