Find out how popular the last name Loeak is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Loeak.

Loeak, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Loeak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loeak in America

Loeak is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loeak surname appeared 157 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Loeak.

The history of the last name Loeak

The surname LOEAK originated in the northern regions of Germany during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "loah," meaning a small wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded references to the LOEAK name can be found in a 15th-century document from the town of Lübeck, which mentions a "Hans Loeak" as a merchant and landowner. In the 16th century, there are records of a family with the LOEAK surname residing in the village of Loeakdorf, near the city of Göttingen. This place name likely originated from the family's surname.

During the 17th century, the LOEAK name appeared in several historical manuscripts and records. For instance, a "Johann LOEAK" is mentioned as a notable theologian and scholar who authored several religious texts in the 1620s. Additionally, there are records of a "Hans LOEAK" serving as a soldier in the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of central Europe between 1618 and 1648.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the LOEAK surname was Friedrich LOEAK (1732-1804), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on the importance of early childhood education and moral development. His works influenced many educational reformers of the time.

Another noteworthy individual was Wilhelmina LOEAK (1788-1865), a German novelist and poet who was part of the Romantic literary movement. Her most famous work, "Der Waldtraum" (The Forest Dream), published in 1819, drew inspiration from the natural landscapes and folklore of her homeland.

In the 19th century, a renowned scientist named Karl LOEAK (1849-1922) made significant contributions to the field of botany. He conducted extensive research on the flora of Germany and published several influential books on plant taxonomy and ecology.

Throughout its history, the LOEAK surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries where German immigrants settled. While not a particularly common name, it holds a rich heritage rooted in the cultural and historical traditions of northern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loeak

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Loeak.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Loeak was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Loeak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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