2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Loding
A locational surname likely referring to someone from Loddon, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Loding. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loding surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Loding in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loding, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Black (5.9%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loding
The surname LODING is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "loddere," which referred to a person who provided lodging or accommodation to travelers. This occupation was crucial in an era when inns and hostels were scarce, and people relied on the generosity of local residents for shelter during their journeys.
The earliest recorded instances of the LODING surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, dating back to 1273, which lists a Robertus Lodding. Additionally, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Lodynge is recorded.
In the 15th century, the LODING surname gained further prominence with the birth of Thomas LODING (1420-1492), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Suffolk. His family's estate, known as LODING Manor, was located in the village of Coddenham, and this connection to a specific place likely contributed to the surname's establishment.
Another notable figure bearing the LODING surname was Sir John LODING (1556-1615), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1604 and was knighted by King James I in recognition of his contributions to the city's governance and trade.
Moving forward to the 17th century, we find Nicholas LODING (1612-1672), a renowned English poet and playwright who was part of the literary circle around John Milton. His works, though not widely known today, were well-regarded during his lifetime and provide insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of that era.
In the 19th century, LODING became a more widespread surname, particularly in the United States, where it was carried by immigrants from England and other parts of the British Isles. One notable American bearer was James LODING (1820-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Throughout its history, the LODING surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Lodding, Lodynge, and Loddinge, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in earlier centuries. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, tied to the concept of providing lodging and hospitality to travelers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loding
Among Census respondents with the surname Loding, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Black (5.9%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Loding bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Loding surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 102
- Black or African American5.9% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loding
Loding appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-2 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,599 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-11 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,132 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 9,599 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 12,132 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loding surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #143,511 | -9.2% |
| Count | 129 | 118 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loding bearers went from 129 to 118 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 12,132 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #143,511.
FAQ
Loding surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loding?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Loding. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Loding?
Loding ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Loding. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loding.
Has Loding become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loding went from 129 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Loding?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loding, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Black (5.9%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loding in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loding appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Black (5.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loding (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loding mean?
A locational surname likely referring to someone from Loddon, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loding (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Loding?
Find out how many people have the surname Loding on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.