Explore the Family Name Lowenberg
The meaning of Lowenberg
1. German (Löwenberg): habitational name from any of several places called Löwenberg. 2. Swedish (Löwenberg): ornamental name composed of German Löwe ‘lion’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Löwenberg): artificial name of the same German origin as the Swedish name in 2 above, in some cases associated with the personal names Levi (see Levy) or Leib or Lew ‘lion’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinrich, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lowenberg has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,531st most popular surname and rose to 36,286th by 2010, reflecting a change of 0.67 percent. The absolute count of individuals with this surname also increased from 578 to 617, indicating a growth rate of 6.75 percent over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #36,286 | 0.67% |
| Count | 578 | 617 | 6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowenberg
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Lowenberg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a varied distribution. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of these individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 86.16 percent to 83.14 percent. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the second-largest group, increasing from 11.42 percent in 2000 to 13.61 percent in 2010. The proportion of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw significant growth, jumping from 1.21 percent to 2.27 percent. However, the representation of those of two or more races declined marginally from 0.87 percent to 0.81 percent. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.16% | 83.14% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 11.42% | 13.61% | 19.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 2.27% | 87.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.81% | -6.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |