Explore the Family Name Loewen
The meaning of Loewen
German (Löwen): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe 2). Compare Lowen 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loewen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loewen has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 11,431 in 2000, its popularity moved up by 2.94% to rank 11,095 in 2010. The count of people carrying this surname also increased from 2,529 in 2000 to 2,861 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.13%. Proportionally, Loewen per 100,000 people rose from 0.94 to 0.97 over the same period, a growth of 3.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,431 | #11,095 | 2.94% |
| Count | 2,529 | 2,861 | 13.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.97 | 3.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loewen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Loewen underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.77% to 93.53%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise from 2.53% to 4.47%. The share of Asian/Pacific Islanders also grew from 0.51% to 0.84%. The group that identified with two or more races experienced a minor decrease from 1.03% to 1.01%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 93.53% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.47% | 76.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.01% | -1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.84% | 64.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |