Explore the Family Name Loeza
The meaning of Loeza
Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Loaeza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loeza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loeza has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,854th in terms of prevalence and slipped to 24,531st by 2010, representing a change of -7.34. The actual count of people with this surname also declined marginally from 1,046 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010, marking a -2.58 change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -10.26, moving from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.35 a decade later.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #24,531 | -7.34% |
| Count | 1,046 | 1,019 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loeza
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loeza, as informed by the Decennial U.S. Census, a predominant Hispanic ethnicity is evident. In 2000, 96.85% of the individuals carrying the Loeza surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 97.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White witnessed a decline from 2.87% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of Loeza being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.85% | 97.45% | 0.62% |
| White | 2.87% | 2.16% | -24.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |