Explore the Family Name Loew
The meaning of Loew
German (mainly Löw): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe 2). The surname Loew is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Low 5. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Eckhard, Fritz, Hans, Heinz, Hermann, Manfred, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Loew in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loew has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped by 2.28 percent, moving from position 15,384 in 2000 to 15,734 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 5.83 percent during the same period, going from 1,751 to 1,853. This suggests that while the relative popularity of the surname may have declined slightly, the absolute number of people bearing the Loew surname has grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,384 | #15,734 | -2.28% |
| Count | 1,751 | 1,853 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.63 | -3.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loew
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loew. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, though the proportion dropped slightly from 94.40 percent to 92.34 percent. The second largest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, growing by an impressive 95.63 percent, from 1.60 percent in 2000 to 3.13 percent in 2010. Small percentages of people with this surname also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. It should be noted that the latter group experienced a significant percentage increase (141.38 percent), albeit still representing a small portion of those carrying the Loew surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 92.34% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.13% | 95.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 2.05% | 9.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.08% | -0.92% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.7% | -5.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.7% | 141.38% |