Explore the Family Name Loonan
The meaning of Loonan
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Ó Luanáin (see Lunan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loonan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loonan has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 112,967 in popularity, with a count of 144 recorded individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 123,796 and the count decreased to 139, marking a decline of 3.47%. Despite this drop, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #123,796 | -9.59% |
| Count | 144 | 139 | -3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loonan
When considering ethnicity, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Loonan surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 99% of all Loonans. By 2010, while it still represented the largest ethnic identity, the percentage had dropped slightly to 96.4%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.4% | -2.63% |
| 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% |