Explore the Family Name Lowenthal
The meaning of Lowenthal
1. German (Löwenthal): habitational name from any of various places called Löwenthal. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Löwenthal): artificial name composed of German Löwe ‘lion’ + Thal ‘valley’, in some cases associated with the personal names Levi (see Levy) or Leib or Lew ‘lion’. Compare Loewenthal. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel, Moshe, Abbe, Gerson, Meier, Mort, Zvi. German Ernst, Erwin, Gerhard, Hanni, Hans, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lowenthal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lowenthal ranked 19,657th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to 20,636th in 2010. This represents a decrease of 4.98% over the decade. Despite the fall in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Lowenthal actually increased from 1,269 in 2000 to 1,283 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.1%. However, when the count is considered in proportion to the population per 100 thousand, there was an 8.51% drop from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,657 | #20,636 | -4.98% |
| Count | 1,269 | 1,283 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowenthal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant shift in the ethnicity associated with the surname Lowenthal. In 2000, 95.19% identified as White, but this number decreased to 92.21% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most dramatic increase, from 1.34% to 2.65%, representing a rise of 97.76%. Furthermore, the percentage of those identifying as being of two or more races also grew significantly from 1.5% to 2.42%, a change of 61.33%. The category “Black” appeared in 2010 with 1.56%, which wasn't present in 2000. Lastly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category disappeared entirely in 2010, having been 1.02% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 92.21% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.65% | 97.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.42% | 61.33% |
| Black | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |