Explore the Family Name Loran
The meaning of Loran
Irish (Ulster): variant of Loughran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loran in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loran saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 32,984 to 36,286, indicating a 10.01% decrease in its prevalence. The count of people with this surname also experienced a drop, declining by 5.8% from 655 to 617. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #36,286 | -10.01% |
| Count | 655 | 617 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loran
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a varied distribution among those with the Loran surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 15.48%, from 1.68% to 1.94%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities saw a significant rise of 146.74%, moving from 0.92% to 2.27%. Conversely, individuals identifying as white decreased by 6.84%, from 66.11% to 61.59%. Hispanic representation rose by 15.87%, from 21.68% to 25.12%, whereas black representation slightly reduced by 8.73%, from 5.50% to 5.02%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped marginally by 1.70%, from 4.12% to 4.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.11% | 61.59% | -6.84% |
| Hispanic | 21.68% | 25.12% | 15.87% |
| Black | 5.5% | 5.02% | -8.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.12% | 4.05% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 2.27% | 146.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 1.94% | 15.48% |