Explore the Family Name Loewenstein
The meaning of Loewenstein
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Löwenstein): see Lowenstein. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Ingeborg, Gerda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Loewenstein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loewenstein has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 38,035 in 2000 to 37,544 in 2010, marking a rise of 1.29%. In terms of count, there were 548 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased by 8.21% to 593 by the year 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.2 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #37,544 | 1.29% |
| Count | 548 | 593 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loewenstein
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Loewenstein surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.08% to 94.77%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.91% to 1.35%, showing a growth rate of 48.35%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also appeared in the 2010 data, making up 1.85% of the total. The category of two or more ethnicities increased marginally from 1.28% to 1.35%. The figures for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.77% | -2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.35% | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.35% | 48.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |