Explore the Family Name Loughridge

The meaning of Loughridge

Irish (northern): altered form of Loughrey.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Loughridge in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loughridge saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,078 in popularity with a total of 883 individuals sharing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped marginally to 26,313, even though the count increased to 928, marking a growth by 5.1%. The proportion per 100k decreased by 6.06% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#26,078#26,313-0.9%
Count8839285.1%
Proportion per 100k0.330.31-6.06%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loughridge

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loughridge, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity remained predominantly associated with this surname, showing a minor decrease from 88.56% to 88.36%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, they represented 0.65%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 2.15% to 2.48%. The Hispanic representation rose from nonexistent in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black population dropped from 4.76% to 4.20%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant decrease from 2.49% to 1.40%.

20002010Change
White88.56%88.36%-0.23%
Black4.76%4.2%-11.76%
Hispanic0%2.91%0%
Two or More Races2.15%2.48%15.35%
American Indian and Alaskan Native2.49%1.4%-43.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.65%0%