Explore the Family Name Louch
The meaning of Louch
English: perhaps a variant of Loach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Louch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Louch has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Louch ranked 69,201st in popularity with a count of 265 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, it had fallen to 78,821st place, marking a decrease of 13.9%. The number of people with this surname also decreased by 8.68% over the decade, lowering the proportion per 100,000 from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #78,821 | -13.9% |
| Count | 265 | 242 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Louch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Louch also showed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (86.79%), followed by Hispanic (5.66%), Black (4.53%), and a small percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander (1.89%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the proportions of White (-2.40%), Hispanic (-5.12%), and Black (-8.83%) individuals. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' emerged in 2010 with 2.48%, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 84.71% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.66% | 5.37% | -5.12% |
| Black | 4.53% | 4.13% | -8.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |