Explore the Family Name Loux
The meaning of Loux
1. Variant of Loucks and Louks, surnames of German or English and possibly also of Flemish origin. 2. French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): variant of Lux 1.
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How common is the last name Loux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Loux has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Loux was ranked as the 20,528th most popular surname in the United States, with 1,201 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 22,047, representing a 7.4% decrease in ranking position. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 1,201 to 1,176, marking a 2.08% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,528 | #22,047 | -7.4% |
| Count | 1,201 | 1,176 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loux
The ethnicity associated with the surname Loux has also seen some changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, those identifying as White constituted the largest share, at 96.34%, but this percentage saw a minimal decrease to 94.73% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 0.75% to 1.53%. The proportion of Loux individuals identifying as two or more races also increased, going from 1.58% to 2.13%. However, no individuals bearing the Loux surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this group represented 0.85% of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.73% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.13% | 34.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.53% | 104% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |