Explore the Family Name Loomer
The meaning of Loomer
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loomer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loomer has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 29,964th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, this rank had dropped to 37,591, representing a decline of about 25.45 percent. The total count of individuals bearing the Loomer surname also decreased during this period, from 739 in 2000 to 592 in 2010. This constitutes a reduction of approximately 19.89 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Loomer surname fell by about 25.93 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #37,591 | -25.45% |
| Count | 739 | 592 | -19.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loomer
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Loomer surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 94.18 percent of those with the Loomer surname identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 91.72 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 3.11 percent in 2000 to 5.24 percent in 2010. There was also an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. Despite these changes, no individuals with the Loomer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 91.72% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 5.24% | 68.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.52% | 40.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.01% | 24.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |