Explore the Family Name Lowinger
The meaning of Lowinger
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Levinger. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Jakob, Meyer, Shulamith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lowinger increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849 in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 51,610, a change of 7.59%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 343 to 403 individuals, which represents a rise of 17.49%. This rise in count led to a slight increase in the proportion of Lowingers per 100k people, from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #51,610 | 7.59% |
| Count | 343 | 403 | 17.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Lowingers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 – specifically, 92.42% and 92.31%, respectively. However, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.62% in 2000 to 5.71% in 2010, marking a change of 117.94%. In contrast, those who identified with two or more races dropped from 3.79% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Lowinger who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.42% | 92.31% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 5.71% | 117.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |