Explore the Family Name Loewer
The meaning of Loewer
German (Löwer): 1. occupational name for a tanner, a variant of Löber (see Lober 1). 2. probably a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Löwen in Westphalia, Silesia, and Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Loewer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Loewer' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 55,237th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but fell to 61,436th by 2010, an 11.22% decrease. The total number of people with this surname also decreased from 348 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, indicating a 6.03% reduction. Similarly, the frequency of the name per 100k population reduced by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #61,436 | -11.22% |
| Count | 348 | 327 | -6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loewer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the 'Loewer' surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 99.14% of all 'Loewer', dropping slightly to 97.86% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. The data for these ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy and therefore is unavailable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 97.86% | -1.29% |
| 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% |