Explore the Family Name Loope
The meaning of Loope
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Loop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loope in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Loope' witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,522, but it fell to 59,324 in 2010, representing an 8.81% drop. The count of people with the 'Loope' surname also decreased from 354 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, a reduction of 3.67%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k also dipped by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #59,324 | -8.81% |
| Count | 354 | 341 | -3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loope
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Loope', it appears to be overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.46% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.77% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there was a slight emergence of individuals with the 'Loope' surname identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.47% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.77% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |