Explore the Family Name Loewenthal
The meaning of Loewenthal
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Löwenthal): see Lowenthal. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hellmut, Egon, Ernst, Fritz, Gunter, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Loewenthal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loewenthal saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,412th most popular surname but dropped to 77,012th by 2010, a change of -4.9%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 246 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.22%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,012 | -4.9% |
| Count | 246 | 249 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loewenthal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, almost all (99.19%) of the people with the surname Loewenthal identified as White. By 2010, this had fallen to 90.76%, a decrease of 8.50%. Over the same decade, the census also noted an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 2.01%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 90.76% | -8.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |