Explore the Family Name Loor
The meaning of Loor
1. Spanish: nickname from loor ‘praise’, of uncertain motivation. 2. Dutch; Flemish (De Loor): occupational name for a peddler, a ragman (i.e. a trader in old clothes or fabrics), from the Middle Dutch verb loren ‘to peddle’ or the noun lore ‘rags’. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Loor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Loor surname has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname increased from 34,150 in 2000 to 30,477 in 2010, indicating a 10.76 percent improvement. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 22 percent, moving from 628 to 766. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 13.04 percent over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #30,477 | 10.76% |
| Count | 628 | 766 | 21.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loor
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Loor surname identify as Hispanic, with this group experiencing a 5.97 percent increase from 2000 to 2010. White individuals bearing this surname decreased by 27.46 percent, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation also fell by 17.71 percent. Interestingly, there was a complete drop in the category of two or more races, which went from 0.80 percent to zero. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.39% | 89.43% | 5.97% |
| White | 12.42% | 9.01% | -27.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 1.44% | -17.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |