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

Loeb, 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 Loeb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loeb in America

Loeb is the 10491st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loeb surname appeared 3,059 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loeb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loeb to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Loeb

The surname Loeb originates from Germany and can be traced back to the early 17th century. It is derived from the German word "Löb" or "Lob," which means "praise" or "glory." The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their praiseworthy deeds or reputation.

The earliest recorded instances of the Loeb surname can be found in various German church records and documents from the 1600s. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Hans Loeb, who was born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1622.

In the 18th century, the Loeb name began to spread across Europe, with many families migrating to different regions. One notable individual from this period was Johann Loeb, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1700 to 1763.

The 19th century saw the Loeb surname gain prominence, particularly in the fields of business and academia. Jacques Loeb, a renowned German-American biologist and pioneer in the field of artificial parthenogenesis, was born in 1859 and made significant contributions to the study of cellular biology.

Another prominent figure with the Loeb surname was Solomon Loeb, a German-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1828 to 1903. He co-founded the investment banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and played a significant role in the development of the American railroad industry.

In the 20th century, the Loeb name continued to be associated with notable individuals across various disciplines. Pierre Loeb, a French mathematician and physicist, made significant contributions to the field of statistical mechanics and was born in 1897.

John L. Loeb, an American businessman and philanthropist, was born in 1900 and served as the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark from 1981 to 1983. He was also a prominent art collector and a benefactor of several cultural institutions.

Throughout its history, the Loeb surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loeb

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

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 Loeb 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Loeb has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Loeb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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