Explore the Family Name Lout
The meaning of Lout
English: variant of either Lute or Louth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lout in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Lout has seen an increase in usage over the past decade. In 2000, Lout was ranked 65,492 but by 2010 it had moved up the ranks to 61,899, showing a positive change of 5.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 283 to 324 during that timeframe, indicating a growth rate of 14.49%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Lout per 100k also increased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #61,899 | 5.49% |
| Count | 283 | 324 | 14.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lout
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that between 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Lout identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 91.17% to 90.12%. While the percentage of Louts identifying as Black decreased by 27.36%, from 2.12% to 1.54%, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander – from 3.18% to 4.63%. However, no Louts identified as being of Hispanic origin or of two or more races in 2010 and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native Louts remained stagnant at 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.17% | 90.12% | -1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.18% | 4.63% | 45.6% |
| Black | 2.12% | 1.54% | -27.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |