Explore the Family Name Lossing
The meaning of Lossing
German: habitational name, probably from Lossing in Bavaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lossing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lossing saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 37,534th in 2000, it rose to 36,426th by 2010—an increase of approximately 2.95%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 558 in 2000 to 614 in 2010, a growth rate of about 10.04%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #36,426 | 2.95% |
| Count | 558 | 614 | 10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lossing
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lossing, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was primarily linked with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of about 2.89%. The percentage of Lossing's identifying as having two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity saw significant increases of 62.11% each over the decade. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced a modest rise of around 11.18%. Meanwhile, no change was recorded for those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 91.37% | -2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.61% | 62.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.61% | 62.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 1.79% | 11.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |