Explore the Family Name Loura
The meaning of Loura
Portuguese (Brazil): topographic name from loura ‘rabbits den’ or nickname from loura ‘blonde woman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Loura in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loura has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 62,236 to 73,911 during this period, marking a decline of 18.76%. In terms of count, there were 301 individuals with the surname Loura in 2000, which decreased to 262 by 2010, a drop of 12.96%. The proportion of people named Loura per 100k also fell from 0.11 to 0.09, reflecting an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #73,911 | -18.76% |
| Count | 301 | 262 | -12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loura
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of people with the surname Loura. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (88.04%), a percentage that increased slightly to 90.84% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 6.64% to 3.44% over the same period, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 4.32% to 2.29%. Notably, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage of individuals (3.05%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Loura identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.04% | 90.84% | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 6.64% | 3.44% | -48.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.32% | 2.29% | -46.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |