Explore the Family Name Lohn
The meaning of Lohn
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named near Jülich in the Lower Rhine. 2. (Löhn): probably a topographic name (river name) from the Hanover area, from a word denoting a small, swampy area of woodland (see Lau 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lohn in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lohn has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,130th in the United States, and by 2010, it fell to rank 42,163rd — a change of -2.51%. Yet, interestingly, the total count of individuals with the Lohn surname increased by 3% from 500 in 2000 to 515 in 2010. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10.53%, which implies that while the number of people with the surname Lohn increased, it did so at a slower rate than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #42,163 | -2.51% |
| Count | 500 | 515 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lohn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Lohn surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of this group continued to identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.6% to 86.99%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, moving from 2% to 6.6% over the decade. A similar, though less dramatic, increase occurred in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2% to 4.08%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals reporting two or more races decreased by almost half from 2.2% to 1.17%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 86.99% | -7.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 6.6% | 230% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.08% | 104% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.17% | -46.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |