Explore the Family Name Narloch
The meaning of Narloch
German and Polish: probably an unflattering nickname composed of German Narr (Kashubian nara) ‘fool’ + Loch ‘whole’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Narloch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Narloch has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Narloch was ranked as the 72,905th most popular surname in the United States, with about 248 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 80,419, with the number of people with this surname decreasing to 236. This represents a change of -10.31 in rank and a -4.84 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #80,419 | -10.31% |
| Count | 248 | 236 | -4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Narloch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Narloch surname identify as White. In 2000, about 99.19% identified as White, but this proportion decreased slightly to 97.46% by 2010. The data also show a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Narloch surname holders, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained at 0% or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 97.46% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |