Explore the Family Name Loetscher
The meaning of Loetscher
German (Lötscher): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lötsch in the Rhineland. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loetscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loetscher has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 80,926, showing a change of -6.91. The actual count similarly decreased from 237 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 234 in 2010, marking a drop of -1.27. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw an -11.11 change, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #80,926 | -6.91% |
| Count | 237 | 234 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loetscher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Loetscher identify as White. This group made up 97.89% of all Loetschers in 2000 and 95.30% in 2010, indicating a -2.65 change. No Loetschers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no reports of individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.3% | -2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |