2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Loeschner
A North German surname derived from an occupation name meaning "extinguisher".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Loeschner. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loeschner 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Loeschner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loeschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loeschner
The surname Loeschner is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Löschner" or "Löscher."
The name is derived from the German word "löschen," which means "to extinguish" or "to put out." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in professions related to firefighting or extinguishing fires, such as firefighters or bucket makers.
Historical records indicate that the name Loeschner first appeared in the town of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, located in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the town's tax records from 1312, where a certain "Hans Löschner" is listed as a resident.
In the 16th century, the Loeschner family expanded beyond Bavaria, with some members settling in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and Silesia. During this period, variations of the spelling emerged, including "Löschner," "Loeschner," and "Löscher."
One notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Loeschner (1619-1689), a German theologian and author from Silesia. He wrote several works on religious topics and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his lifetime.
Another prominent individual was Friedrich Wilhelm Loeschner (1809-1888), a German architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the redesign and modernization of several German cities, including Berlin and Leipzig, during the 19th century.
In the 20th century, the name Loeschner gained recognition through the work of Emil Loeschner (1901-1988), a German-American engineer and inventor. He held numerous patents for his innovations in the field of aviation and aeronautics, contributing significantly to the development of modern aircraft design.
It is worth noting that the surname Loeschner has also been recorded with variations in spelling, such as "Löschner," "Löscher," and "Loescher," particularly in different regions of Germany and among immigrant populations in other countries.
While the surname Loeschner may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loeschner
Among Census respondents with the surname Loeschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Loeschner 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 Loeschner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 10
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loeschner
Loeschner 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-8 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,582 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 16,582 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,788 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 Loeschner 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 | #146,201 | #152,989 | -4.6% |
| Count | 113 | 105 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loeschner bearers went from 113 to 105 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #152,989.
FAQ
Loeschner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loeschner?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Loeschner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Loeschner?
Loeschner ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Loeschner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Loeschner.
Has Loeschner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loeschner went from 113 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Loeschner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loeschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Loeschner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loeschner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (9.5%), Black (1.9%). 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 Loeschner (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 Loeschner mean?
A North German surname derived from an occupation name meaning "extinguisher". 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 Loeschner (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 Loeschner?
Find out how common the surname Loeschner is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.