Explore the Family Name Loree
The meaning of Loree
1. English: altered form of Lory. 2. French (Lorée): topographic name, with fused definite article l’, from Old French orée, a term denoting the outer edge or margin of a wood or field.
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How common is the last name Loree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loree has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Loree was ranked 30,264th most popular surname in the United States and dipped to 32,031st by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease, falling by 1.37% from 730 in 2000 to 720 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #32,031 | -5.84% |
| Count | 730 | 720 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loree
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Loree surname, there have been some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A small percentage of those bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races, but these groups saw increases of 51.82% and 64.55% respectively between 2000 and 2010. The number of people with the surname Loree identifying as White decreased by 3.16%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 34.82%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 91.53% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.33% | 34.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 2.08% | 51.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.81% | 64.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |