Explore the Family Name Lose
The meaning of Lose
1. North German: from a pet form of the personal name Lodewig (see Ludwig). 2. South German: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lose in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Lose' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 30,929 in 2000, it fell to 33,410 by 2010, an 8.02% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 3.8%, from 710 in 2000 to 683 in 2010. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people, declining by 11.54% from 0.26 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #33,410 | -8.02% |
| Count | 710 | 683 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lose
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lose' showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 13.55%, going from 1.55 to 1.76. A new category appeared in 2010, with 1.17% of individuals reporting two or more races. The proportion of individuals identifying as White slightly increased by 1.16%, from 94.51% to 95.61%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Hispanic and Black both decreased to zero from 1.41%. No individuals reported being American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 95.61% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 1.76% | 13.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |