Explore the Family Name Loudin
The meaning of Loudin
Scottish: variant of Louden or Lowden. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Loudin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loudin has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Loudin was ranked as the 27,848th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 28,650th position. This represents a change of -2.88%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Loudin increased from 812 in 2000 to 832 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.46%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #28,650 | -2.88% |
| Count | 812 | 832 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loudin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loudin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this last name identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.70% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races declined significantly from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.09% to 1.56% over the same time period. For the first time in 2010, there were individuals with the Loudin surname identifying as Hispanic, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 95.55% | 0.9% |
| Black | 2.09% | 1.56% | -25.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.44% | -41.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |