Explore the Family Name Loyola
The meaning of Loyola
Basque: Castilianized form of Loiola, a habitational name from Loiola in Gipuzkoa and Biscay provinces (Basque Country, Spain), named with Basque loi ‘mud’ + the topographic suffix -ola ‘place of’. Compare Noyola and Oyola. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Juan, Luis, Alfredo, Benito, Cesar, Guadalupe, Manuel, Alberto, Ana, Angel.
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How common is the last name Loyola in the United States?
The surname "Loyola" has seen substantial growth in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 12,107th, but by 2010, it had jumped to 9,279th, representing a notable increase of 23.36%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose significantly during this period, from 2,362 in 2000 to 3,508 in 2010 – a change of 48.52%. The proportion of people with the surname Loyola per 100,000 also climbed by 35.23%, indicating that the surname's prevalence is on an upward trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,107 | #9,279 | 23.36% |
| Count | 2,362 | 3,508 | 48.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 1.19 | 35.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loyola
On the ethnic identity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the individuals with the surname "Loyola" identify as Hispanic - 70.03% in 2000 and 74.69% in 2010, showing a positive change of 6.65%. The second largest group identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their percentage decreased from 18.50% in 2000 to 17.05% in 2010, marking a drop of 7.84%. The proportion of those identifying as White also declined over this period from 9.14% to 6.81%, a decrease of 25.49%. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races saw a sharp fall of 41.98%, from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.03% | 74.69% | 6.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.5% | 17.05% | -7.84% |
| White | 9.14% | 6.81% | -25.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.23% | -41.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |