Explore the Family Name Loss
The meaning of Loss
1. North German: topographic name from los ‘marsh’, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word, such as Losse and Lossa. 2. German: from a pet form of the personal name Ludwig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Loss" has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 17073 in 2000 to 21960 in 2010, a change of -28.62%. The count of individuals with the surname "Loss" also decreased from 1533 in 2000 to 1182 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -22.9%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also declined by -29.82% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,073 | #21,960 | -28.62% |
| Count | 1,533 | 1,182 | -22.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.4 | -29.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loss
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Loss", data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority identify as White, with percentages of 93.22% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.49% in 2010. The next highest ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.54% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black or of two or more races have decreased over the decade, with changes of -29.17% and -16.94%, respectively. The data did not register any individuals with the surname "Loss" identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 93.49% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.21% | 26.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.52% | -16.94% |
| Black | 1.44% | 1.02% | -29.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |