Explore the Family Name Lorge
The meaning of Lorge
French, Walloon, and Luxembourgish: from French orge ‘barley’, with fused definite article l’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of barley. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Bernd, Heinz, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Lorge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lorge witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 33,380 in 2000, it slipped to 35,345 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.89 percent. In terms of numerical count, there were 645 individuals with the Lorge surname recorded in 2000, which marginally decreased to 637 by 2010. This equates to a 1.24 percent drop in representation. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.24 to 0.22 during this period, representing an 8.33 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #35,345 | -5.89% |
| Count | 645 | 637 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorge
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lorge, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage dropped from 93.95 to 89.80, a 4.42 percent decrease. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase, from 3.41 to 5.65 percent, representing a growth of 65.69 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0 to 1.41, while those claiming two or more races slightly decreased from 1.71 to 1.41 percent. The Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native community had no representation under this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 89.8% | -4.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 5.65% | 65.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.41% | -17.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |