Explore the Family Name Lohan
The meaning of Lohan
1. Irish (Galway): from Ó Leocháin, see Logan 2. 2. German: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan. German Gerhard, Hannelore.
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How common is the last name Lohan in the United States?
The surname Lohan has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,903rd most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 62,189th spot, representing a decline of 22.17%. The frequency of this surname also decreased during this period, with the count dropping from 385 to 322, a reduction of 16.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Lohan surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #62,189 | -22.17% |
| Count | 385 | 322 | -16.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lohan
Ethnic identity data for the Lohan surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the White group remained predominant at 89.44% in 2010, down from 94.03% in 2000, there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw the largest increase, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, an impressive growth of 139.23%. Likewise, the Hispanic representation almost doubled, increasing from 2.34% to 4.66%. Notably, the Black group, which had no representation in 2000, accounted for 2.17% in 2010, while the groups identified as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable with no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 89.44% | -4.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 4.66% | 99.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 3.11% | 139.23% |
| Black | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |