Explore the Family Name Loots
The meaning of Loots
Dutch: 1. equivalent of German Lotz, a patronymic from a pet form of Lodewijk (Ludwig) or another personal name formed with the ancient Germanic name element liud ‘people, tribe’. 2. occupational name for a loods i.e. a pilot who leads ships into the harbour.
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How common is the last name Loots in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Loots" has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010 had dropped to 91,625th, representing a significant decrease of 30.01%. The total count of individuals carrying the Loots surname also fell by 22.39%, from 259 in 2000 to 201 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 from 0.1 to 0.07 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #91,625 | -30.01% |
| Count | 259 | 201 | -22.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loots
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Loots" has remained predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.51% of people with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 93.53% by 2010, marking an increase of 2.21%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 17.19%, from 5.41% in 2000 down to 4.48% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.51% | 93.53% | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.41% | 4.48% | -17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |