Explore the Family Name Lorch
The meaning of Lorch
German: habitational name from any of several places called Lorch in the district of Wiesbaden, Hesse. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Heinz, Helmut, Klaus, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Lorch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lorch has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,078 and had a count of 1,093. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 24,388 and the count decreased to 1,027, representing a change of -10.46% and -6.04%, respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.63%, coming down from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #24,388 | -10.46% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,027 | -6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorch
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lorch from 2000 to 2010. While the majority still identified as White (93.67%), this figure saw a 3.41% decrease from the 96.98% reported in 2000. Interestingly, there were significant increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.82% to 2.63%) and those indicating they belonged to two or more races (from 1.19% to 1.85%). The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander also slightly increased from 0.73% to 0.88%. Notably, by 2010, some were identifying as Black (0.97%), where none had reported so in 2000. There was no reported American Indian and Alaskan Native presence for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.67% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.63% | 220.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.85% | 55.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.88% | 20.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |