Explore the Family Name Loughead
The meaning of Loughead
Scottish: variant of Lochhead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loughead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loughead has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 62,775th most popular surname in the country with 298 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 72,568th position, a decrease of 15.6%, with only 268 people having this surname. This reflects a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #72,568 | -15.6% |
| Count | 298 | 268 | -10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loughead
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loughead. The majority of people with this last name identify as White, making up 96.64% of the people with this surname in 2000 and 95.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased notably over the decade, rising from 1.68% to 2.99%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in the number of people identifying with two or more races; it fell from 1.68% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.9% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.99% | 77.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |