Explore the Family Name Losier
The meaning of Losier
1. Altered form of French Lauzier. 2. French: topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove, a variant of Osier, with fused definite article l’. Some characteristic forenames: French Albenie, Gaetan, Jean Michel, Julien, Michel, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Losier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Losier has gained popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 48,567 most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it had climbed up to the 47,006th position, a change of 3.21%. The number of people bearing this name also increased from 408 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, representing a 10.78% rise. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #47,006 | 3.21% |
| Count | 408 | 452 | 10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Losier
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Losier. Most individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 83.82% in 2000 to 78.76% in 2010. The Black and Hispanic communities saw increases in the use of this surname, rising from 12.75% to 15.27%, and 2.45% to 4.87% respectively. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander group or those identifying as two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.82% | 78.76% | -6.04% |
| Black | 12.75% | 15.27% | 19.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 4.87% | 98.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |