Explore the Family Name Loseke
The meaning of Loseke
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Lodewig (see Ludwig).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loseke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Loseke has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved from 47,485 in 2000 to 47,107 in 2010, showing a slight increase in popularity by 0.8%. Moreover, the count of people with the Loseke surname rose by 7.38% during this period, from 420 to 451. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined slightly by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating a relative decrease in prevalence among the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #47,107 | 0.8% |
| Count | 420 | 451 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loseke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Loseke surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as indicated by Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 99% of individuals with the Loseke surname identified as White. This percentage saw a negligible decrease to 98.23% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.23% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |