Explore the Family Name Looft
The meaning of Looft
German: habitational name from Looft in Schleswig-Holstein. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Looft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Looft' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked the 79,676th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 82,613th position, a change of -3.69%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 222 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, an increase of 2.7%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #82,613 | -3.69% |
| Count | 222 | 228 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Looft
The ethnicity associated with the 'Looft' surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White increased slightly from 97.30% in 2000 to 98.68% in 2010, a change of 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 98.68% | 1.42% |
| 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% |