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

Loesch, 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 Loesch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loesch in America

Loesch is the 12715th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loesch surname appeared 2,428 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 Loesch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loesch 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 Loesch

The surname LOESCH is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated from the German word "Loesche," which means "fire" or "blaze." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or a place related to fire, such as a blacksmith or a location near a forge.

In the 14th century, variations of the LOESCH name appeared in records from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include Loesche, Loesch, Loesch, and Lösch. These variations highlight the influence of regional dialects and scribal errors in the spelling of surnames during that period.

The LOESCH name has been documented in several historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. Additionally, the name is mentioned in the Bürgermatrikel (Citizen Registry) of the city of Nuremberg in the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the LOESCH surname was Hans Loesch, a merchant from Augsburg, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Johann Loesch, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1506 to 1567 and was a contemporary of Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, the LOESCH name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Loesch (1635-1711), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He was recognized for his contributions to church music and organ compositions during the Baroque period.

Another significant figure was Friedrich Loesch (1845-1905), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) in the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of social welfare policies and his work on labor legislation.

The LOESCH surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Loeschau (now Losice, Poland) and Löschitz (now Lesnice, Czech Republic), which may have influenced the spelling and distribution of the name across different regions.

Throughout its history, the LOESCH surname has been carried by individuals from various professions, including artisans, scholars, musicians, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loesch

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

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

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