Explore the Family Name Loren
The meaning of Loren
1. Spanish (Lorén): probably a variant of the personal name Llorente. 2. Swedish (Lorén): from an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Lauren.
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How common is the last name Loren in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loren has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,162nd most common name, but by 2010, it fell to 27,918th place, marking a decline of 15.55%. Moreover, the count of individuals with the Loren surname decreased during this period from 973 to 859, which is an 11.72% drop. Also, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 19.44% from 0.36 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,162 | #27,918 | -15.55% |
| Count | 973 | 859 | -11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.29 | -19.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loren
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Loren surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of Loren's identified as White (85.10% in 2000, decreasing to 83.24% in 2010), there were increases in the percentage of Loren’s identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising by 15.97% to reach 5.01%) and Black (increasing by 13.17% to become 3.61%). The Hispanic representation among Loren’s also grew by 9.20% to stand at 6.29%. No Loren’s identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 83.24% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.76% | 6.29% | 9.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.32% | 5.01% | 15.97% |
| Black | 3.19% | 3.61% | 13.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |