Explore the Family Name Loudenslager
The meaning of Loudenslager
Americanized form of German Lautenschläger (see Laudenslager). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loudenslager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loudenslager has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,799 and by 2010 it had dropped to 38,332, representing a change of -10.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also declined from 614 in 2000 to 578 in 2010, a drop of -5.86%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.23 to 0.2, indicating a -13.04% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #38,332 | -10.15% |
| Count | 614 | 578 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loudenslager
The ethnicity breakdown for the same period shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Loudenslager identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.39% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races showed an impressive increase from 0.81% to 1.73%, a change of 113.58%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also grew from 1.14% to 1.73%, a 51.75% increase. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within the Loudenslager surname group during this time. This data is all based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.16% | -2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.73% | 113.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.73% | 51.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |